Ilizarov and trauma reconstruction

SummaryThe Ilizarov method can be used to reform missing bone and soft tissue, whether bone loss has occurred because of trauma, or if bone has to be resected because of infection or non-union.Any deformity of bone such as shortening, angulation or rotation may be addressed, often simultaneously, with correction of the deformity either in isolation or while treating non-union. The Ilizarov technique offers the opportunity to cure conditions not readily manageable by conventional internal fixation techniques. However, it does require specialist training and can be associated with its own set of problems and complications.