Fig. 5From: The successful treatment of a Gustilo–Anderson type IIIc distal leg injury with a large bone defect in elderly patient with severe osteoporosis: a case reporta Osteotomy at the proximal tibia with an Ilizarov external fixator for gradual lengthening; b bone lengthening at a rate of 0.75 (0.25 × 3) mm/day; c walking with full weight-bearing capacity immediately after surgeryBack to article page