Table 1.
The results of included studies stating study type, patient sample size, and level of evidence
| No | Ref. | Title | Type of study | Patient sample | Level of evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barker et al. 200434 | Functional recovery in patients with nonunion treated with the Ilizarov technique | Prospective case series | 40 patients | Level 4 |
| 32 men, 8 women | |||||
| 2 | Brinker and O'Connor 200735 | Outcomes of tibial nonunion in older adults following treatment using the Ilizarov method | Prospective case series | 23 patients | Level 4 |
| 6 lost to follow-up aged 61–92 | |||||
| 3 | Foster et al. 201232 | The treatment of complex tibial shaft fractures by the Ilizarov method | Retrospective study | 40 patients | Level 4 |
| Ages 19–81 (mean 43) | |||||
| 28 men, 12 women | |||||
| 4 | Ghoneem et al. 199636 | The Ilizarov method for correction of complex deformities | Retrospective review | 45 patients | Level 4 |
| 26 boys, 19 girls | |||||
| Aged 3–18 (mean 12) | |||||
| 5 | Gunes et al. 200837 | Quality of life in patients with varus gonarthrosis treated with high tibial osteotomy using the circular external fixator | Retrospective case series | 27 patients | Level 4 |
| Aged 45–65 | |||||
| 18 females, 9 male | |||||
| 6 | Horn et al. 201138 | Supramalleolar osteotomy using circular external fixation with six-axis eformity correction of the distal tibia | Retrospective review | 52 patients | Level 4 |
| Aged 18–79 (mean 44) | |||||
| 23 men, 29 women | |||||
| 7 | Robinson et al. 201139 | High tibial osteotomy in medial compartment osteoarthris and varus deformity using the Taylor spatial frame: early results | Prospective case series | 9 patients | Level 4 |
| Aged 37–59 (mean 49) | |||||
| All men | |||||
| 8 | Kim et al. 20124 | Is bilateral lower limb lengthening appropriate for achondroplasia? midterm analysis of the complications and quality of life | Retrospective case control | 22 patients | Level 4 |
| Aged 8–25 | |||||
| 9 | McKee et al. 199840 | Health status after Ilizarov reconstruction of post-traumatic lower-limb deformity | Prospective case series | 22 patients | Level 4 |
| Aged 18–72 | |||||
| 12 men, 10 women | |||||
| 10 | Mekhail et al. 2004 41 | Bone transport in the management of posttraumatic bone defects in the lower extremity | Retrospective study | 19 patients | Level 4 |
| Mean age 36.4 | |||||
| 14 men, 5 women | |||||
| 11 | Modin et al. 20096 | Postoperative impact of daily life after primary treatment of proximal/distal tibiafracture with Ilizarov external fixation | Prospective descriptive research design | 20 patients | Level 4 |
| Aged 34–76 | |||||
| 12 | Ramos et al. 201342 | The Ilizarov external fixator—a useful alternative for the treatment of proximal tibial fractures a prospective observational study of 30 consecutive patients | Prospective observational study | 30 patients | Level 4 |
| Aged 18–74 (mean 51) | |||||
| 18 men, 12 women | |||||
| 13 | Rozbruch et al. 200843 | Repair of tibial nonunions and bone defects with the taylor spatial frame | Prospective case series | 38 patients | Level 4 |
| Aged 8–72 (mean 43) | |||||
| 30 men, 8 women | |||||
| 14 | Spiegl et al. 201344 | Clinical course, complication rate and outcome of segmental resection and distraction osteogenesis after chronic tibial osteitis | Prospective case series | 25 patients | Level 4 |
| Aged 20–60 (mean 46) | |||||
| 22 men, 3 women | |||||
| 15 | Tellisi et al. 200945 | Joint preservation of the osteoarthritic ankle using distraction arthroplasty | Prospective case series | 25 patients | Level 4 |
| Aged 16–73 (mean 43) | |||||
| 16 females, 7 males |