Lord of the Rings…

The Karmayogi from Kurgan, Ilizarov his name, A magician of medicine, in the hall of fame. He saved countless limbs and lives, his skill so rare, Soldiers of great War, found hope in his care. The unique ring fixator an object of perfection for Deformity and short limb correction and of Infected Nonunion the scourge of surgeon as the versatile rods, bolts and nuts hinge on His fire of regenerate burns infection through and Distraction osteogenesis bone grow anew In the annals of history, his name brightly shines, A healer and innovator, in challenging times. His work knew no borders, it crossed every line, But politics played a part, fame not his sign. A hero unsung, in the shadows he’d dwell, His deeds and innovations, history shall tell. From Urals emerged, a beacon of light, A healer, a visionary, in the darkest of night. I feel the Nobel Prize eluded, a cruel twist of fate, As he hailed from behind the Iron Curtain’s gate…. Financial support and sponsorship Nil. Conflicts of interest There are no conflicts of interest.