Publication Name	World Journal of Orthopedics
Manuscript ID	54924
Country	Russia

Received	2020-02-26 08:56
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Return for Revision	2020-04-25 21:44
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Category	Orthopedics
Manuscript Type	Systematic Reviews
Article Title	Role of the Ilizarov non-free bone plasty in the management of long bone defects and non-union: Problems solved and unsolved
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Dmitry Y Borzunov, Sergey N Kolchin and Tatiana A Malkova
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Corresponding Author	Dmitry Y Borzunov, MD, PhD, Doctor, Professor, Research Scientist, Surgeon, Department of Traumatology and Orthopedics, Ural State Medical University, No. 3, Repina Street, Ekaterinburg 620109, Russia. borzunov@bk.ru
Key Words	Bone defect; Ilizarov method; Distraction osteogenesis; Bone transport; Bone nonunion; Free vascularized grafts
Core Tip	The Ilizarov non-free bone plasty is a method that can treat the triad of problems simultaneously (bone loss, soft tissue loss and infection) without the need for major plastic surgery. It provides a stable mechanical environment, corrects deformities, and enables weight bearing. The findings suggest that the Ilizarov fixator is better suited for infected nonunion of the tibia while monolateral fixators are valid for the femur. High rates of treatment outcomes were reported and depended on the pathology and the type of the Ilizarov method protocols used. Docking site nonunion and after-frame regenerate fracture or deformity are the major causes of failure.
Publish Date	2020-06-15 10:13
Citation	Borzunov DY, Kolchin SN, Malkova TA. Role of the Ilizarov non-free bone plasty in the management of long bone defects and non-union: Problems solved and unsolved. World J Orthop 2020; 11(6): 304-318
URL	https://www.wjgnet.com/2218-5836/full/v11/i6/304.htm
DOI	https://dx.doi.org/10.5312/wjo.v11.i6.304

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