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World J Orthop. Aug 18, 2021; 12(8): 515-533
Published online Aug 18, 2021. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v12.i8.515
International recognition of the Ilizarov bone reconstruction techniques: Current practice and research (dedicated to 100th birthday of G. A. Ilizarov)
Tatiana A Malkova, Dmitry Y Borzunov
Tatiana A Malkova, Department of Medical Information and Analysis, Ilizarov National Medical Research Center for Traumatology and Orthopedics, Kurgan 640014, Russia
Dmitry Y Borzunov, Department of Traumatology and Orthopedics, Ural State Medical University, Ekaterinburg 620109, Russia
Author contributions: Malkova TA contributed to the acquisition of data; both authors Malkova TA and Borzunov DY contributed to the conception and design, analysis and interpretation of data, drafting of the manuscript, and critical revision of the manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors declare no conflicts of interest for this review.
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Corresponding author: Tatiana A Malkova, Department of Medical Information and Analysis, Ilizarov National Medical Research Center for Traumatology and Orthopedics, 6, M. Ulianova Street, Kurgan 640014, Russia. tmalkova@mail.ru
Received: February 15, 2021
Peer-review started: February 15, 2021
First decision: April 6, 2021
Revised: April 8, 2021
Accepted: July 9, 2021
Article in press: July 9, 2021
Published online: August 18, 2021
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Core Tip

Core Tip: The Ilizarov method of bone reconstruction involves bone repair and new bone formation. It is based on the biological phenomenon of distraction osteogenesis that is used for bone lengthening and deformity correction. The Ilizarov bone transport is a salvage procedure for a number of conditions, including large bone defects and infection. The method gave an impetus to new developments in bone reconstruction surgery based on the regeneration potential of bone tissue. Acceleration of distraction regenerate consolidation is one of the objectives of the current research in new bone formation.