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  • Title: Reconstructive procedures on lower extremities using Mitkovic external fixation system.
    Author: Mitković M, Bumbasirević M, Golubović Z, Mladenović D, Milenković S, Mićić I, Lesić A, Bumbasirević V, Pavlović P, Karalejić S, Kuljanin G, Petković D, Abdala K.
    Journal: Acta Chir Iugosl; 2005; 52(2):117-9. PubMed ID: 16237907.
    Abstract:
    The results of limb lengthening, correction of limb deformities and solving of bone loss, by the use of Mitkovic external fixation system and minimally invasive technique on the series of 96 operations in 89 patients are shown. Only lower extremities were included in this series. The advantages of this external fixation system in comparison to other systems are pointed out. The main advantages are the optimal biomechanical conditions including unilateral but 3-dimensional frame, which provides conditions very similar to natural biomechanical features of the human long bones, simplicity of application and low cost. The received result was excellent or very good in 98.4%. Maximal limb lengthening was 18 cm (at the same time in the femur and the tibia). Angular deformity correction is extremely simplified with minimized possibility of complications. The frame for bone transport is very simple. It can be concluded that presented methods are suitable for routine use.
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