Ilizarov Hip Reconstruction,
Lengthening & Correction of the Femur
Doctor: S. Robert Rozbruch
Patient:
Rosa
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Rosa
is a 23 year old woman who had an infection in her hip as a
child resulting in complete destruction of her hip. She was
missing the head and neck of her femur. |
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This
caused her to have 2 inch shortening of the left leg and a severe
limp. She was told by many doctors that there was no solution
to this problem. |
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We
performed an Ilizarov Hip Reconstruction. A proximal femoral
osteotomy is done to improve the biomechanics and muscle efficiency
of the hip.
In addition, a distal femoral osteotomy was done for 2 inches
of lengthening and limb realignment. |
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She
now has equal leg lengths and walks without a limp. |
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She
has painless motion of her hip and knee, and she is very happy. |
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