Evaluation of Ilizarov technique in the treatment of open fractures of tibia

Open fracture of tibia is a common occurrence in the orthopedic treatment arena. Fundamentally, open fractures of tibia are classified into Type I, II, IIIA, IIIB and IIIC. Illizarov method is a popular method in treating open tibial fractures after debridement and open reduction. It is comparatively a newer method and has many advantages. We have very few data regarding this method. Tibial fractures are the most common long bone fractures in the body. Open fractures are common in this bone especially in the middle third of its length. Treatment of open tibial fractures is very common but the treatment of open tibial fractures has controversy among the orthopedic surgeons. Currently, non-surgical procedures like using casts, brace or interventional attempts like inserting of plate, intramedullary nailing and external fixators are used for treatment of open tibial fractures. Selection of any of all the methods are related with surgeon’s decision and economic status of the patients. In North America, most of surgeons do reamed ABSTRACT