PubMed · 1631208
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N Crowley. 1992. The Ilizarov method.. https://doi.org/10.1093/ptj%2F72.5.395
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Limb lengthening in nine patients was monitored by radiographs and by ultrasound scans. The distraction gap appeared as a sonolucent area within which echogenic foci developed soon after distraction commenced. By seven weeks a new cortex was detected, and medullary canal began to develop between seven and eight weeks. Ultrasound scanning can be used to measure distraction, but it was not as useful as radiographs in detecting angulation. Its use in patients undergoing limb lengthening could reduce their exposure to radiation.
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Two children with bone malunion after lengthening of congenitally shortened lower leg have been presented. The crus has been elongation 8 cm by Ilizarov method in 9 years old boy and 5 cm elongation of the tibia has been achieved with the use of Bastiani method in 8 years old girl. In both cases malunion has occurred. The radiographs revealed pseudoarthrosis (the girl, 6 month after operation) and centrally located bony defect (the boy, 2 months postoperatively). In both cases pulse sinusoidal magnetic field was applied successfully with cortical bone and marrow cavity restored in 2 months.