Joint distraction apparatus and Ilizarov technique for correcting deformities of the knee and ankle joint caused by muscular contracture of the leg / 中国组织工程研究

ABSTRACT

30? in 2 cases. All these patients were treated using orthosis. CONCLUSION: Based on Ilizarov’s technique and principle, the individualized designed external distraction apparatuses are fixed around the knee and the ankle-foot by transcutaneous steel pins. Slow mechanical distraction gradually corrects the flexion deformities of the knee and clubfoot.