Growth and development of congenitally shortened leg after lengthening according to G.A. Ilizarov

The effect of distraction osteosynthesis on subsequent growth of congenitally shortened leg has been evaluated in 86 patients. While comparing the measurements of lengthening outcomes, the authors reveal the stimulating effect of high-division monofocal distraction osteosynthesis on subsequent growth of leg bones. Simultaneous femoral lengthening does not oppress the development of congenitally shortened leg. Reconstruction of foot bones has a negative effect on subsequent growth of leg bones. Multi-stage lengthening of leg bones has a negative effect on segment development as well. Use of osteogenesis stimulation techniques, as well as performing derotations at the level of forming distraction regenerated bones, subsequently leads not only to maintaining the measurements of leg growth rate, but to their decrease too.