Posted in Volume 15 - Number 3
M. YOUNUS BALOCH, LUTFULLAH BALUCH, JAVED AHMED BADVI
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OBJECTIVE: To find out the application of results of Ilizarov technique in correction of lower limb deformities. After correction of deformity during follow up of Ilizarov fixator application. The pin tract infection and role of antibiotics.
DESIGN AND SETTING: This is an analytic study done in orthopaedic Unit II Civil Hospital Karachi from March 2001 to March 2004.
METHODS: A wide range of lower limb deformities in 35 patients of different causes were selected from Ilizarov OPD. Patient of either gender age range from 6 to 60 years, were selected. After thorough examination they were admitted in ward and treated with Ilizarov apparatus. Postoperative hospitalization for 1 to 2 weeks. Fortnightly regular follow up were done for at least 8 to 10 months per patient.
RESULTS: Patients with limb inequality, genu varus and genu valgus, CPT, and foot deformities, neglected TEV were included, successful correction were obtained in 30 out of 35 patients, among those (14%) patients developed infection after correction. which was treated successfully with antibiotics according to culture and sensitivity.
CONCLUSION: Ilizarov fixator is an excellent and cheep method for lengthening and simultaneously correcting deformities of bones and soft tissues. The infection can be treated with culture & sensitivity test.
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