Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research ›› 2011, Vol. 15 ›› Issue (43): 8128-8132.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1673-8225.2011.43.036

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Clinical application of Ilizarov transfixation wires and circular external fixation system in treating lower limb fractures

Fang Guang-wen1, Lü Ting-zhuo1, Shu Heng-sheng2   

  1. 1Department of Orthopedics, Tianjin Medical University Baodi Clinical College, Tianjin 301800, China
    2Department of Orthopedic Traumatology, Tianjin Medical University Orthopedic Clinical College, Tianjin  300211, China
  • Received:2011-07-07 Revised:2011-08-04 Online:2011-10-22 Published:2011-10-22
  • Contact: Shu Heng-sheng, Chief physician, Department of Orthopedic Traumatology, Tianjin Medical University Orthopedic Clinical College, Tianjin 300211, China
  • About author:Fang Guang-wen★, Master, Attending physician, Department of Orthopedics, Tianjin Medical University Baodi Clinical College, Tianjin 301800, China bdyy2101@sina.com.cn

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Abstract:

BACKGROUND: Ilizarov transfixation wires and circular external fixation system can be used in orthopedic domain such as limb lengthening, deformity correction and management difficult therapeutic problems of bone and soft tissues.
OBJECTIVE: To review the application progress of Ilizarov transfixation wires and circular external fixation system in treating lower limb fractures.
METHODS: The first author retrieved the literature about the application of Ilizarov transfixation wires and circular external fixation system in treating lower limb fractures in the PubMed and Wanfang database from 1997 to 2011.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: Ilizarov transfixion wires and circular external fixation system is an available method in treating various kinds of lower limb fractures, and has obtained more and more orthopedic surgeons favor for its many significant advantages such as biological fixation, minimal concomitant injury, decreased incidence of soft tissue complications, early mobilization, early weight-bearing, rapid union, no need second operation to get rid of internal fixation implants.

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