Authors: Qianchen Guo Tao Zhang Yongfa Zheng Shiqing Feng Xinlong Ma Feng Zhao
Publish Date: 2011/06/07
Volume: 36, Issue: 1, Pages: 179-184
Abstract
We performed a retrospective comparison of tibial lengthening using the conventional Ilizarov method group A 23 limbs in 13 patients versus over a nail group B 51 limbs in 26 patients The percentage increase in tibial length lengthening index external fixation index consolidation index and complications were assessedThe mean gain in tibial length was 74 cm which represents a mean increase of 260 There was no difference in lengthening index or consolidation index however the patients in group A wore the external fixator longer than those in group B 2815 versus 1290 days which represents a larger external fixation index 400 versus 174 day/cm Group A had a higher complication rate 10 versus 047 per tibia than group B
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