Abstract | BACKGROUND: METHODS: 102 patients who had tibial lengthening were included in this study. There were 80 males and 22 females with ages at surgery from 6 to 70 years. Tibial lengthening was performed at the proximal tibia using an Ilizarov fixator. During limb lengthening, an ankle orthosis was used for more than 16 h a day to prevent equinus deformity. The rates and the causes of equinus deformity were investigated. RESULTS:
Equinus deformity was observed for eight cases (7.8%). Among these, the final gain in length was less than 5 cm in 6 patients. There were no significant differences between final gain in length, average lengthening rate, and final percentage gain of tibial length in the group with occurrence of equinus deformity and that without. CONCLUSIONS:
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Authors | Akira Yoshino, Masato Takao, Ken Innami, Takashi Matsushita |
Journal | Journal of orthopaedic science : official journal of the Japanese Orthopaedic Association
(J Orthop Sci)
Vol. 16
Issue 6
Pg. 756-9
(Nov 2011)
ISSN: 1436-2023 [Electronic] Japan |
PMID | 21842203
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Aged
- Ankle
- Child
- Equinus Deformity
(epidemiology, etiology, prevention & control)
- Female
- Humans
- Ilizarov Technique
(adverse effects)
- Incidence
- Leg Length Inequality
(surgery)
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Orthotic Devices
- Young Adult
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