The Use of the Ilizarov Fixator for the Treatment of Open and Closed Tibial Shaft and Distal Tibial Fractures in Patients with Complex Cases

Abstract Introduction Open and closed fractures of the tibial shaft or distal tibia can be challenging for surgeons to treat if the fractures are accompanied by aggravating conditions, such as various accompanying diseases, pronounced soft tissue injuries, osteomyelitis, and/or noncompliance. The aim of this retrospective study was to present our approach and results with the Ilizarov fixator as a treatment option for such individually complex cases. Materials and Methods Between 2005 and 2018, 20 patients were treated with the Ilizarov fixator for fractures of the tibial shaft/distal tibia. The indication for t…