Abstract
In Brief An Ilizarov external fixator was used in the treatment of a femoral fracture in a transtibial amputee. In order to facilitate full weightbearing, an endoskeletal prosthesis was attached to the lower end of the frame. We believe this is the first such report in the English literature. The patient has consented for her details and relevant images to be used for publication. An Ilizarov external fixator was used in the treatment of a femoral fracture in a transtibial amputee. In order to facilitate full weight-bearing, an endoskeletal prosthesis was attached to the lower end of the frame. This case illustrates how the biomechanical advantages of stable external fixation coupled to modified pros-thetic fitting can effectively accomplish a restoration of independent existence for a transtibial amputee. The added benefit of stimulation through weight bearing in this system has brought a difficult fracture to a successful union in a reasonable period.
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