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September 10, 2025Genij OrtopediiOpen Access

Clinical and functional outcomes of acute distal tibia fractures treated with Ilizarov external fixation: a retrospective study

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MDManish DhawanCommand Hospital Air Force BNBrajesh NandanPondicherry University MIMehtab IqbalINHS Asvini

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Retrospective study shows improved functional outcomes in distal tibia fractures using Ilizarov fixation, indicating its viability for complex patterns.

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At frame removal, all cases experienced ankle stiffness, indicating some prolonged recovery for ankle function.
The median time to full weight bearing was 26 days, supporting the technique's efficiency in early mobility.
Ilizarov fixation demonstrated a median consolidation time of 22 weeks, suggesting effective healing in these fractures.
With 85% of cases achieving full ankle range of motion two months post-frame removal, the functional outcomes appear promising.

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Dhawan et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1d7f654b1d3bfb60fa07b https://doi.org/10.18019/1028-4427-2025-31-4-463-470

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Retrospective study shows improved functional outcomes in distal tibia fractures using Ilizarov fixation, indicating its viability for complex patterns.

Clinical and functional outcomes of acute distal tibia fractures treated with Ilizarov external fixation: a retrospective study

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Clinical and functional outcomes of acute distal tibia fractures treated with Ilizarov external fixation: a retrospective study

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