Two-Stage vs Single-Stage Ilizarov Application in High-Risk Patients: Impact on Early Complications and Resource Utilization
Published online on June 30, 2026
Abstract
Foot & Ankle International, Ahead of Print.
Background:Patients treated with an Ilizarov external fixator often feature risk factors that impair wound healing such as diabetes, peripheral arterial disease, obesity, and renal insufficiency. A 2-staged approach, with initial bony correction (...
Background:Patients treated with an Ilizarov external fixator often feature risk factors that impair wound healing such as diabetes, peripheral arterial disease, obesity, and renal insufficiency. A 2-staged approach, with initial bony correction (...