Ilizarov external fixator in treatment of severe recurrent congenital talipes equinovarus

摘要

Aim Severe recurrent congenital talipes equinovarus deformity remains a significant problem in orthopedic surgery particularly in the developing countries with limited facilities. Surgical treatment of patients with severe recurrent congenital talipes equinovarus is difficult and has many complications. This study discusses the results of using Ilizarov external fixator in treatment of severe recurrent congenital talipes equinovarus deformity.