Ilizarov's Technique for Treatment of Madelung's Deformity by Lengthening and Re-Axation of the Distal Extremity of the Radius

ABSTRACT

Seven children (12 to 15 years) having madelung's deformity were considered for the study. All the children complained of aesthetic deformity with functional difficulties with their daily life activities. Ilizarov's technique by lengthening and re-axation of distal extremity of the radius was used as therapeutic modality. The short term follow up provides satisfactory results. However. long term study is needed to say with certainty that the technique prevent subsequent secondary osteo anthritis.