What is it about?
Foot and ankle function at maturity after Ilizarov treatment in patients with atrophic-type congenital pseudarthrosis of the tibia (CPT).
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Why is it important?
This is the first report which comprehensively evaluated clinial outcomes and the biomechanical function of the foot and ankle at skeletal maturity of patients treat for atrophic-type CPT with Ilizarov treatment compared with healty young adult controls.
Perspectives
Ilizarov treatment is a viable option for atrophic-type CPT in view of osteosynthesis, deformity correction, ankle stabilization, and leg-length equalization. Satisfactory foot and ankle function can be obtained after successful Ilizarov treatment. Early stabilization of the ankle mortise by fibular stabilization and preservation of ankle mobility during and after Ilizarov treatment is crucial to maintaining the foot and ankle function at maturity.
Professor In-Ho Choi
Seoul National University
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This page is a summary of: Foot and Ankle Function at Maturity After Ilizarov Treatment for Atrophic-Type Congenital Pseudarthrosis of the Tibia, Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, March 2016, The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc.,
DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.15.00964.
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