Consisting of case studies contributed by both domestic and international leaders in the field
this is an invaluable resource for all orthopedic surgeons and researchers and practitioners of
limb lengthening deformity correction and the Ilizarov method. Comprehensive yet accessible
this volume covers pediatric deformity correction from congenital deformities to growth plate
injuries. Each of the unique cases includes color photographs and radiographs from before
during and after surgery and will follow a consistent chapter structure which outlines a brief
clinical history of the case preoperative problem list treatment strategy basic principles
technical pearls and how to avoid and manage complications and subsequent problems. Suggested
readings round out each case. A comprehensive presentation of techniques is featured including
external fixation internal fixation combination approaches and fully implantable limb
lengthening nails. This case-based approach is an efficient and thorough way to learn this
exciting new frontier in orthopedic surgery.
