TIBIA 6.5

Bone loss treated with TK-IIizarov Fixator.
(a) Distal defect in the tibia; TK-IIizarov Fixator in place. Proximal metaphyseal osteotomy.
(b) Middle segment moved distally until docking occurs. Optional additional lengthening proximally if indicated.
Caution: Where lengthening is involved, resect at least 1 cm of fibula.