title: Biomechanical aspects of lower limb torsional deformation correction with the Ilizarov external fixator.
abstract: The correction of torsional deformities with the Ilizarov apparatus is accompanied by rotational and translational displacement, which affects the biomechanics of the bone fragments. Understanding the biomechanical factors will assist in designing the optimal treatment strategy and mechanical properties of the fixator, thus shortening the duration of treatment and improving the outcomes. In order to determine the impact of different types of derotators on the kinematics of bone fragments in Ilizarov apparatus, physical models were studied. Translational and derotational displacement was measured using non-contact method (Optotrak Certus Motion Capture System). The results of the studies conducted on physical models have shown that regardless of the type of the derotator, the divergence between the applied angle of derotation and the obtained angle of rotation relative to fragments needs to be taken into account. Transverse displacement of fragments occur by 3.5 mm to approximately 9 mm, depending on the angle of derotation. For correction of rotational deformities up to 30°, it is advisable to use the type Z derotators because of its higher accuracy of derotation. Different types of derotators can affect the biomechanical conditions in the regenerating bone tissue through different kinematics characteristics.
authors.affiliation: Department and Clinic of Orthopaedic and Traumatologic Surgery, Wrocław Medical University, ul. Borowska 213, 50-556, Wroclaw, Poland, morasp@wp.pl.
authors.forename: Piotr
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Morasiewicz
authors.forename: Jarosław
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Filipiak
authors.forename: Krzysztof
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Krysztoforski
authors.forename: Szymon
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Dragan
mesh_terms: D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D018889:Ilizarov Technique; D035002:Lower Extremity / Q000293:injuries / Q000503:physiopathology*; D008954:Models, Biological; D016474:Weight-Bearing
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