Introduction Reconstruction of segmental defects of long bones is a daunting task for
surgeons. Bone transport with the help of Illizarov external fixator and vascularized free …

Thirty years after its description by Masquelet in 1986, this is the first systematic review
aiming to critically evaluate the 'induced membrane technique'effectiveness in achieving …

BACKGROUND Ilizarov non-free bone plasty is a method of distraction osteogenesis using
the Ilizarov apparatus for external fixation which originated in Russia and was disseminated …

Background Treatment of large segmental defects in skeletal long bones is challenging.
Heterogeneity in patient presentation further increase the difficulty in designing and running …

Objective. To evaluate the surgical efficacy of bone transport (Ilizarov technique) plus
“shortening‐lengthening,”“flap surgery,” and “open bone transport” as individualized …

Introduction Segmental tibia defects remain challenging for orthopedic surgeons to treat.
The aim of this study was to demonstrate bone-related and functional outcomes after …

Background The treatment for infected tibial bone defects can be a great challenge for the
orthopaedic surgeon. This meta-analysis was conducted to compare the safety and efficacy …

Background Large post-traumatic tibial bone defects combined with soft tissue defects are a
common orthopedic clinical problem associated with poor outcomes when treated using …

Segmental bone defects of the tibia are amenable to multiple treatment options including
classic bone transport, shortening and then lengthening, induced membrane technique …

Purpose To map evidence regarding physiotherapy assessment and treatment of patients
with tibial external fixator (EF), and to point out literature gaps for further research. Methods …