Nov 29, 2017 / Research & Innovation
#SRHaccess Facebook LIVE Recap: Limb Lengthening Devices
On this week’s Facebook live, Division Director Alex Cherkashin, M.D.* and Co-director of the Center for Excellence in Limb Lengthening David A. Podeszwa, M.D. joined us to discuss the devices used for limb lengthening and reconstruction. Below is a recap of the conversation.
History of the Ilizarov device
The original Ilizarov external fixator system has been around for about 60 years ago as a form of treatment to lengthen limbs and correct deformity. The external fixator has evolved to become more comfortable and easier for the patient to use/handle while wearing it.
How has the device evolved?
Watch the segment on Facebook and learn more about the research being conducted in the Center for Excellence in Limb Lengthening.
History of the Ilizarov device
The original Ilizarov external fixator system has been around for about 60 years ago as a form of treatment to lengthen limbs and correct deformity. The external fixator has evolved to become more comfortable and easier for the patient to use/handle while wearing it.
How has the device evolved?
- TRUE/LOKTM: first generation developed from Scottish Rite Hospital as a different iteration of the original Ilizarov equipment. It is more comfortable for the patient and easier for the surgeon to apply.
- TL-HEX: the most advanced external fixation system involving six struts to allow for more flexibility and precise adjustments for correction.
- Congenital conditions of limb length differences or deformities
- Post traumatic injuries
- The Ilizarov method was initially used for lengthening. However, through the years of innovation, the device has evolved to be a form of treatment for correction of limb deformity.
- If bones or joints need correction, the external fixator provides the best results.
- Cherkashin is a member of the hospital’s research team. Most of his work involves developing the software that builds these devices.
- The center’s research revolves around improving the devices, patient outcome studies and analyzing clinical results of patients who undergo this treatment.
- Members for our Center for Excellence in Limb Lengthening travel world-wide to train orthopedic surgeons on applying the external fixator.
- The equipment continues to become more complicated and proper education is necessary for best results in treatment for the patient.
Watch the segment on Facebook and learn more about the research being conducted in the Center for Excellence in Limb Lengthening.
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