Tibial lengthening according to Ilizarov in congenital hypoplasia of the leg.
Thirteen patients with leg length discrepancy due to congenital tibial hypoplasia were treated by the Ilizarov lengthening method. Advantages and disadvantages as compared with the Wagner and Anderson methods are reported, as well as with complications and results.
D000293:Adolescent; D001852:Bone Lengthening / Q000379:methods*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000628:therapy; D013977:Tibia / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery