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Abstract

Bone transport using the Ilizarov technique has been
one of the most popular techniques in treating fracture
with significant bone defect. However, pain and joint
stiffness following Ilizarov fixation are few of the wellknown
complications. We report a case of a 23-year-old
gentleman with a closed left humeral diaphyseal fracture
following a traffic accident who underwent plating of the
left humerus which was later complicated with infected
nonunion. He was then treated with corticotomy and
bone lengthening using the semicircular Ilizarov ring
fixator. Good clinical and functional outcomes were
observed during transportation period (elbow flexion
10̊ to 90̊) with minimal complications.