Birkholtz, Franz Friedrich2010-04-152010-04-152009Birkholtz, FF 2009, 'Limb salvage reconstruction of the ankle with fusion and simultaneous tibial lengthening using the Ilizarov/Taylor spatial frame', SA Orthopaedic Journal, vol. 8, no. 3, pp. 94. [http://www.charpublications.co.za/C_JournalsORTH.asp]1681-150Xhttp://hdl.handle.net/2263/13965The article describes a technique where an ankle arthrodesis is performed for salvage indications, using a circular fixator to fix the ankle arthrodesis, followed by a proximal lengthening to restore limb length and function.enSouth African Orthopaedic Association / Char PublicationsFusionLimb lengtheningLimb salvageAnkle -- SurgeryBone lengthening (Orthopedics)External skeletal fixation (Surgery)TibiaArthrodesisArticle