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The flexibility of wire positioning and use of olive wires allow for reduction of fractures by closed treatment. Stabilisation of the fracture without inhibiting movement or reducing function of joints and soft tissues. Ability to weight bear immediately after fixation These same advantages make it a popular choice today. Ilizarov carried out many experiments to evaluate bone-healing rates and proved it took spongy bone 8 days to unite in the optimal conditions created with the device. The use of the device expanded from transosseous compression to distraction osteosynthesis allowing us to perform bone lengthening and deformity correction today. Despite all of Ilizarov's work and research it was not until 1971 that he achieved true recognition when he established an Institute. There was an animal hospital with a capacity for 350 large animals on site. Here further clinical and experimental research could be carried out. The present Institute consists of 10 scientific departments, 12 clinical departments having 800 beds, and an animal clinic. There is also a manufacturing plant on site, which produces and sells Ilizarov fixators and other medical instruments.

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