The use of the Ilizarov method in management of relapsed XXXX .

@entity1 @entity5149
The aim of this article was to evaluate the results of relapsed @entity5149 management using a simple frame construct of Ilizarov external fixator. Between 2003 and 2008, 18 feet in 13 @entity1 with relapsed @entity5149 were treated by Ilizarov external fixator. All @entity1 underwent previous surgery (1-3 operations). Average @entity1 age at the time of the operation was 5.5 years and the average follow-up period was 15.8 months. Midtarsal osteotomy was undertaken in 3 feet and soft tissue distraction was undertaken in 15 feet with no soft tissue release except in 3 feet that needed tendoachillis lengthening. The average time of fixator application was 4.5 months. Out of 18 feet, 2 (11.1%) were rated as excellent, 11 (61.1%) as good, 4 (22.2%) as fair, and 1 (5.6%) as poor. Excellent and good results (72.2%) were considered satisfactory, while fair and poor results (27.8%) were considered unsatisfactory. Thus, the Ilizarov technique gave satisfactory results in cases of relapsed @entity5149 that were difficult to treat by conventional methods. Longer follow-up is needed to assess the achieved correction and to detect any recurrence of the deformity.
