title: Limb sparing reconstructive surgery and Ilizarov lengthening in fibular hemimelia of Achterman-Kalamchi type II patients.
abstract: The aim of this study is to evaluate the long-term results of management of fibular hemimelia (Achterman-Kalamchi type-II) using the Ilizarov method. We reviewed 157 consecutive patients (180 limb segments) with a mean follow-up period of 10.7 years (1.2-21 years). The results were favorable. Although, this type of management is technically demanding and entails a lengthy procedure with many complications anticipated, the Ilizarov lengthening after limb reconstruction is still an option for management of this type of limb deficiency.
authors.affiliation: Ascahu Specialized Pediatric Orthopedic Hospital, Germany and The Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Tanta UniversityHospitals, Egypt. mhosney2001@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Mohamed M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: El-Sayed
authors.forename: Johannes
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Correll
authors.forename: Kristian
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Pohlig
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004480:Ectromelia / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005360:Fibula / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000601:surgery*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D018889:Ilizarov Technique; D007223:Infant; D023821:Limb Salvage / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D019857:Osteogenesis, Distraction / Q000379:methods*; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D016896:Treatment Outcome