Abstract
The history of limb-lengthening surgery can be traced back to the nineteenth century. Since that time, the orthopaedic community has made tremendous progress in performing successful lengthening procedures. Among the important contributors to the field, Dr. Gavril Ilizarov remains one of the most significant innovators. Because of advancements over the past century, limb lengthening has become a viable method of treating severe bony deformities and defects. This article, the first of a two-part series, reviews the history of distraction osteosynthesis.
Publication types
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Historical Article
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Portrait
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Review
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Biomechanical Phenomena
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Bone Diseases, Developmental / history*
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Bone Diseases, Developmental / physiopathology
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Bone Diseases, Developmental / surgery
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Bone Regeneration
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Diffusion of Innovation
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History, 19th Century
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History, 20th Century
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History, 21st Century
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Humans
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Ilizarov Technique / adverse effects
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Ilizarov Technique / history*
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Ilizarov Technique / instrumentation
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Orthopedic Fixation Devices / history
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Orthopedics / history*
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Osteogenesis, Distraction / adverse effects
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Osteogenesis, Distraction / history*
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Osteogenesis, Distraction / instrumentation
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Treatment Outcome