Outcome of limb lengthening as a treatment for shortening following successful replantation of traumatic leg amputation: experience with 21 patients.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the outcomes of limb lengthening based on the Ilizarov technique in the treatment of limb shortening following successful replantation of traumatic lower leg amputation.

Methods

The clinical records and consecutive x-ray photographs of patients with limb shortening deformities following successful replantation of traumatic lower leg amputation treated by limb lengthening using an external fixator were analyzed retrospectively, from January 2012 to December 2022. The demographic data, initial injury, previous treatment, and postoperative data were collected. Paley classification was applied to assess the bone and functional outcomes. The lower extremity functional scale (LEFS), visual analog scale (VAS), and 36-item Short Fo

SUBMITTER: Wu C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12531264 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature