Ilizarov technique / Taylor spatial frame (TSF) (frame surgery)
For the treatment of
Limb bones requiring lengthening or reshaping; complex and/or open bone fractures; infected non-union of bones that are not amenable with other techniques.
Commissioning position
Limb bones requiring lengthening or reshaping; complex and/or open bone fractures; infected non-union of bones that are not amenable with other techniques.
Summary of rationale
The technique can result in improved outcomes but is demanding for patients, illustrated by the voluntary amputation rate of 1.6% (95% CI 0 to 3.1), which underlines the need for careful patient selection. An MDT approach is recommended to ascertain if Ilizarov/TSF is the best clinical option.
Associated Pathways
There are no associated pathways.
Specialties
Places covered by
- east-riding
- hull
- north-east-lincolnshire
- north-lincolnshire
- north-yorkshire
- vale-of-york
Date created: 12/06/2025, 14:50
Last modified: 15/07/2025, 16:00
Date of review: 31/10/27