Ilizarov Gradual Distraction Correction for Distal Tibial Severe Varus Deformity Resulting from Epiphyseal Fracture: Case Report and Literature Review

We present a case of a 13-year-old female with severe varus deformity and limb discrepancy resulting from epiphyseal fracture. The preoperative tibial articular surface angle was 64.1 °, and the affected tibia was 14 mm shorter than the contralateral tibia. She underwent a medial open osteotomy and fibular osteotomy with gradual distraction correction using Ilizarov fixator. The deformity was corrected at 3 months, and the external fixator was removed when bony union was achieve d 6 months postoperatively.

Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery - September 17, 2020 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Xiao-Dong Wen, Xiao-Jun Liang, Yan Zhang, Jing-Qi Liang, Pei-Long Liu, Xin Chang, Xie-An Yang, Hong-Mou Zhao Tags: Case Reports and Series Source Type: research