APPARATUS FOR CORRECTION OF PERIARTICULAR DEFORMITIES OF LIMB BONES

Currently, the Ilizarov apparatus is widely used to correct periarticular deformities of limb bones, consisting of annular supports connected by threaded rods with single-plane hinges mounted on top of the deformity. The deformation is eliminated by growing a wedge-shaped regenerate due to advanced distraction on the concave side of the deformation. However, the devices used cause significant inconvenience to the patient due to the bulkiness of the supports and the weight of the structure, which makes joint movements and walking difficult. The aim of our development was to improve the "quality of life" of the patient in the postoperative regime by reducing the size and weight of the structure used and ensuring an early metered load on the limb, which ensures the full formation of distractive regeneration of a given shape on the