title: [Initial experience with the Ilizarov apparatus in orthopedic and traumatological pathology].
abstract: Personal experience of 4 years with the use of Ilizarov's apparatus is reported. The apparatus has been utilised on a routine basis in the treatment of complex fractures, in pseudarthrosis and in hypometrias. On the whole, the results obtained were positive, confirming the value of the apparatus and its ductility in the treatment of complex lesions of the skeleton.
authors.affiliation: U.S.S.L. n. 47, Ospedale degli Infermi, Biella (Vercelii).
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Sartori
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Schneider
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Siclari
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001134:Arm Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007869:Leg Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009984:Orthopedic Fixation Devices / Q000009:adverse effects; D011542:Pseudarthrosis / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy
vernacular_title: Prime esperienze con l'apparato di Ilizarov in patologia ortopedica e traumatologica.