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Gavriil Ilizarov
Orthopedic Surgery · Orthopedic Surgery
Kurgan, Russia
15 H-Index
5,076 Citations
333 Total Impact
Overview
Gavriil Ilizarov is a orthopedic surgery specialist at Russian Ilizarov Scientific Center. Based in Kurgan.
For Patients
- Pioneered 2 medical techniques including Ilizarov apparatus and Distraction osteogenesis
- Research was cited 5K+ times by other doctors and scientists
- Based at Russian Ilizarov Scientific Center in Kurgan, Russia
Biography
Gavriil Ilizarov was a Soviet physician who invented the Ilizarov apparatus for limb lengthening and bone reconstruction. His external fixator device and distraction osteogenesis technique revolutionized orthopedic surgery worldwide.
Affiliations & Institutions
Research Impact
10 Publications
5,076 Total Citations
5K+ Citation Milestone
Publication Timeline
Published In
Clinical Orthopaedics and Related ResearchPubMedUnknown Journal
Key Publications
The Tension-Stress Effect on the Genesis and Growth of Tissues
Clinical Application of the Tension-Stress Effect for Limb Lengthening
The tension-stress effect on the genesis and growth of tissues: Part II. The influence of the rate and frequency of distraction.
The Tension-Stress Effect on the Genesis and Growth of Tissues
Transosseous Osteosynthesis
Areas of Expertise
Pioneering Techniques
Medical Specialties
Clinical Knowledge & Procedures
Legacy Timeline
The life and contributions of Gavriil Ilizarov
1951
Invented Ilizarov apparatus
Developed the circular external fixator for bone lengthening and reconstruction
1969
Discovered distraction osteogenesis
Showed that gradual pulling apart of bone segments stimulates new bone growth