Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Ilizarov Technique

A bone fixation technique using an external fixator (FIXATORS, EXTERNAL) for lengthening limbs, correcting pseudarthroses and other deformities, and assisting the healing of otherwise hopeless traumatic or pathological fractures and infections, such as chronic osteomyelitis. The method was devised by the Russian orthopedic surgeon Gavriil Abramovich Ilizarov (1921-1992). (From Bull Hosp Jt Dis 1992 Summer;52(1):1)

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A bone fixation technique using an external fixator (FIXATORS, EXTERNAL) for lengthening limbs, correcting pseudarthroses and other deformities, and assisting the healing of otherwise hopeless traumatic or pathological fractures and infections, such as chronic osteomyelitis. The method was devised by the Russian orthopedic surgeon Gavriil Abramovich Ilizarov (1921-1992). (From Bull Hosp Jt Dis 1992 Summer;52(1):1)

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  • Ilizarov Method
  • Ilizarov Technic
  • Method, Ilizarov
  • Technic, Ilizarov
  • Technique, Ilizarov

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Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, education, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, rehabilitation, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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  • Bone Lengthening (1981-1995)
  • External Fixators (1990-1995)
  • Orthopedic Fixation Devices (1971-1995)

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Ilizarov Technique. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D018889. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D018889
  2. Ilizarov Technique. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ilizarov_apparatus
  3. Ilizarov Technique. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1188542