Many patients suffer from “Limb deformities” and “limb length inequalities”. Dr. Prashant Kale is one of the best orthopedic surgeons in Ahmednagar who treats “Limb deformities” and “limb length inequalities” problems by using the Ilizarov technique. At Medplus Apex Hospital Ahmednagar, the department of Ilizarov, limb reconstruction & deformity correction surgery is very well equipped with state-of-the-art facilities to treat complex limb deformities.
What is Limb Reconstruction using Ilizarov?
The Ilizarov treatment is a highly successful orthopedic surgical technique designed to lengthen or straighten bone and soft tissue. Additionally, the Ilizarov technology and the innovative device can sometimes save limbs that might otherwise be amputated. Although what is saved may be far short of normal in function, the patient may find that it serves his purpose adequately and may decline any further operations.
Although some form of fixation has been used in orthopedic medicine for hundreds of years, it was Russian-born Gavril Ilizarov who is considered the ‘father’ of circular external fixators and the Ilizarov technique. All circular external fixators today are based on Dr. Ilizarov’s work from the 1950s.
Taking advantage of the remarkable fact that bone heals itself by growing, or regenerating, the Ilizarov technology can correct disfigured bones by separating two bone halves millimeter by millimeter. During this process, the body’s natural ability to grow bone fills in the gap between the two bones, correcting deformities or increasing length.
Benefits of Ilizarov Surgery:
Ilizarov surgery benefits you in several ways. They include:
- Minimally invasive, customizable procedure
- A substantially shorter period of hospital stays
- Less bleeding, infection, and soft tissue damage
- Good for multiple fractures or angular deformity
- Effective for open bone injuries and infections
- Allows necessary reposition of bone fragments
- A rare instance of joint stiffness and contractures
- Avoids amputation and/or joint replacement
- Equalizes bone discrepancies of several inches
- Faster healing time and speedy recovery
- Allows early mobility and weight-bearing
Book an Appointment:
Dr. Prashant Kale is a Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon in Ahmednagar, specializing in knee replacement and hip replacement surgery including
partial and total replacement surgery. In Ahmednagar only he performs the “Limb Reconstruction using Ilizarov Technology. For an appointment or consulting you can contact us on 089810 08008 or Book an online appointment form.
Frequently Asked Question:
Treatment offered for limb deformities includes - trauma-complex fractures: open fractures, periarticular fractures, and high-energy fractures with bone loss.
Joint reconstruction surgeries such as - Pelvic Support Osteotomy, High Tibial Osteotomies, and angular & planar deformity correction are some of the surgeries performed for the correction of limb deformities.
Limb Lengthening surgery cost in India is approximate between Rs 2 to 3 Lac/-. There are two options: Ilizarov surgery or limb lengthening surgery with an external nail fixator.