This book is the first comprehensive text on the Ilizarov method to come from Russia since Professor Ilizarov passed away in 1992. This text covers both acute traumatic reconstruction with the Ilizarov method as well as orthopaedic reconstruction with the Ilizarov techniques. The author’s unique method of cross-sectional anatomy evaluation improves the safety of pin and wire insertion. This book will serve as a new foundation for the next generation of orthopaedic surgeons interested in limb reconstruction with circular external fixation.

Contents:
I. General Aspects of External Fixation
1. Introduction
2. Brief Historical Background, Classification
3. Advantages and Disadvantages, Indications and Contraindications 4.
Equipment 5. Terms and Designations of External Fixator Constructs 6.
Biomechanical Principles 6.1. Relationship of Transosseous Elements
(K-wires, Half-pins) to Surrounding Tissues 6.2. Control of Bone Fragment
Position 6.3. Control of Bone Fragment Stability 7. Contradictions of
External Fixation. Combined External Fixation (CEF) 8. Method of Unified
Designation of External Fixation 9. Atlas for Insertion of Transosseous
Element 'Reference Positions' (8 levels for each segment) 10. Preoperative
Planning 11. Principles of Frame Construction 12. References

II. Specific Aspects of External Fixation
1. Introduction
2. Humeral Fractures
2.1. Proximal Humerus (11-)
2.2. Diaphyseal Fractures (12-)
2.3. Distal Humerus (13-)
3. Forearm Fractures
3.1. Proximal Forearm (21-)
3.2. Diaphyseal Fractures (22-)
3.2.1. Ulnar Diaphysis
3.2.2. Radial Diaphysis
3.2.3. Diaphysis of the Radius and Ulna
3.3. Distal Forearm (23-)
4. Femoral Fractures
4.1. Proximal Femur (31-)
4.2. Diaphyseal Fractures (32-)
4.3. Distal Femur (33-)
4.4. Patella (91.1-)
5. Tibial and Fibular Fractures
5.1. Proximal Tibia and Fibula (41-)
5.2. Diaphyseal Fractures (42-)
5.3. Distal Tibia and Fibula (43-)
5.4. Ankle Injuries (44-)
5.5. Chronic Ankle Injuries
6. Compound Fractures
7. Malunited Fractures
8. Correction of Long Bone Deformities
8.1. Technical Tips and Tricks for the Humerus and Forearm
9. Basics of Aesthetic Correction of the Lower Extremities (A.A. Artemjev,
O.A. Kaplunov, L.N. Solomin) 10. Non-Uunions, Pseudoarthroses and Long Bone
Defects 11. Combined Strained Fixation of Long Bones
(CoSF)
11.1. Equipment for CoSF and Principles of Application
11.2. Humerus
11.3. Femur
11.4. Tibia
11.5. Forearm
11.6. Clavicle
11.7. Postoperative Protocol
12. Pelvis Injury
12.1. Malunited Pelvic Fractures
13. Foot
13.1. Forefoot Injuries
13.2. Midfoot Injuries
13.3. Hindfoot Injuries
13.4. Correction of Foot Deformities
14. Large Joint Pathology
14.1. Shoulder
14.2. Elbow
14.3. Wrist
14.4. Hip
14.5. Knee
14.6. Ankle
15. Infectious Complications of Long Bone Fractures
16. Features of External Fixation in Children, Elderly and Senile Patients
17. General Principles of Patient Management in Postoperative Period 18.
Mistakes and Complications of External Fixation 19. References