Lengthening and reconstruction of congenital leg deficiencies for enhanced prosthetic wear.
Academic Article
Overview
MeSH
Adult
Female
Gait
Humans
Male
Radiography
Reconstructive Surgical Procedures
Weight-Bearing
MeSH Major
Artificial Limbs
Ilizarov Technique
Leg Length Inequality
Limb Deformities, Congenital
abstract
Congenital limb deficiencies with severe shortening and/or deformity can be difficult to fit with a prosthesis. We report two patients in whom gradual lengthening and deformity correction with the Ilizarov/Taylor spatial frame was used to improve prosthesis fit, comfort, and gait.
