Deformity correction by Ilizarov distraction osteogenesis after distal radius physeal arrest

Gundes H., BULUÇ L., Sahin M., Alici T.

ACTA ORTHOPAEDICA ET TRAUMATOLOGICA TURCICA, vol.45, no.6, pp.406-411, 2011 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus, TRDizin) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 45 Issue: 6
  • Publication Date: 2011
  • Doi Number: 10.3944/aott.2011.2574
  • Journal Name: ACTA ORTHOPAEDICA ET TRAUMATOLOGICA TURCICA
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.406-411
  • Kocaeli University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the results of osteotomy and distraction osteogenesis using Ilizarov circular external fixator to treat radial shortening and severe wrist deformity due to neglected post-traumatic distal radius physeal arrest.