title: Multidisciplinary team approach to residual limb lengthening using the Ilizarov technique: A case study.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  A 47-year-old male suffered a traumatic transtibial amputation; initial limb use was unsuccessful and the short tibial length was thought to be the cause of failure.
  
  
  METHODS
  The patient underwent gradual tibia lengthening using the Ilizarov technique and utilised a weight-bearing prosthesis to expedite bone growth and repair.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The patient is now able to use his prosthesis successfully without aids.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  This case study demonstrates that combining a scientifically based surgical technique with a tailored rehabilitation approach had an improved outcome for the patient.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  This study reports one case where tibial lengthening using the Ilizarov technique combined with a collaborative team approach has enabled a patient to return to successful prosthetic limb use.
authors.affiliation: Mobility and Specialised Rehabilitation Centre (M&SRC), Northern General Hospital, Sheffield, UK zalkhaili@yahoo.co.uk.
authors.forename: Zoliakha
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Savage
authors.affiliation: Mobility and Specialised Rehabilitation Centre (M&SRC), Northern General Hospital, Sheffield, UK.
authors.forename: Ramesh
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Munjal
mesh_terms: D000671:Amputation, Surgical; D001186:Artificial Limbs; D006801:Humans; D018889:Ilizarov Technique; D007869:Leg Injuries / Q000534:rehabilitation* / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010348:Patient Care Team; D013977:Tibia / Q000601:surgery
keywords: Ilizarov technique; Residual limb lengthening