title: Use of the Ilizarov external fixator in the treatment of lower extremity deformities.
abstract: The authors present a brief history of the development of the Ilizarov external fixator, and the classic uses associated with it. A preliminary study of 3 patients using 56 frames is presented. The Ilizarov external fixator is successfully used in these cases in place of traditional fixation.
authors.affiliation: Northlake Regional Medical Center, Tucker, GA, USA.
authors.forename: G J
authors.initials: GJ
authors.lastname: LaBianco
authors.forename: G R
authors.initials: GR
authors.lastname: Vito
authors.forename: S R
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Kalish
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001847:Bone Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D002648:Child; D016267:External Fixators; D005260:Female; D005530:Foot Deformities / Q000601:surgery; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D018889:Ilizarov Technique / Q000266:history; D007866:Leg / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000601:surgery*; D007869:Leg Injuries / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male