Abstract Background Despite the evolution of surgical techniques and implants, high energy tibial plateau fractures remain a challenging problem. The goals of treatment are to obtain a well-aligned stable joint with a painless functional range of motion and prevention of posttraumatic arthritis. Indirect reduction techniques and other soft tissue preservation methods safeguard the vascularity and emphasize restoring both joint congruity and the mechanical axis of the limb. The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical outcome of ...

ABSTRACT: Introduction: Untreated clubfoot in adults remains a difficult problem to solve by traditional surgical techniques with many complications. This study discusses the use of Ilizarov external fixator in treatment of neglected clubfoot in adults. Patients and Methods: 15 cases of neglected clubfoot in adults were treated by Ilizarov external fixator in Assiut University Hospital between 2005-2007. They were 9 males and 6 females. There age ranged from 16-50 years. They were followed up for an average period of 20 months. The