Bone grafts are used to fill defects in bones or to help the ends of bones heal together. Usually the marrow from the inside of the bone is used. Bone graft usually comes either from the back of the pelvis or from the tibia, just beneath the knee. Each site yields a different amount of graft. The site used is based on how much bone is needed.
Pins pass from the device, through the skin and into the bone .
This methodology was developed in Russia many years ago and has now been used in the treatment of thousands of patients in this country. The Ilizarov frame consists of whole or half rings which circle the extremity. Pins attach to the rings. At times, reconstruction is possible but the extremity will not function as well as an amputation. Amputations may be recommended in those instances to avoid putting you through further surgery which we feel is not beneficial and will make you less functional.