title: Fibula lengthening using a modified Ilizarov method.
abstract: A combination of external and internal fixation techniques for a fibular lengthening procedure using the Ilizarov method is described. The technique is minimally invasive, allows precise deformity correction, enables early weight bearing, and minimizes the time that the patient wears the external fixator.
authors.affiliation: Limb Lengthening Service, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY 10021, USA.
authors.forename: S Robert
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Rozbruch
authors.forename: Matthew
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: DiPaola
authors.forename: Arkady
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Blyakher
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001845:Bone Cysts / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D001852:Bone Lengthening / Q000379:methods*; D016267:External Fixators; D005260:Female; D005360:Fibula / Q000601:surgery*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D018889:Ilizarov Technique; D007870:Leg Length Inequality / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D011859:Radiography; D020127:Recovery of Function; D016896:Treatment Outcome