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The Ilizarov technology revolution: History of the discovery, dissemination, and technology transfer of the Ilizarov method

© 2019 Journal of Limb Lengthening & Reconstruction | Published by Wolters Kluwer Medknow There are many myths and stories about the discovery and dissemination of the Ilizarov method. Having been involved in the transfer of this technology to the United States and many other countries in the world, I have researched and recorded many of the events over the years. I am writing this history to separate the myth from the actual historical events. To be as historically accurate, I personally interviewed most of the key figures that were involved in these events or those who had first hand knowledge of those key figures. While it is not possible to consider every person who had a role in this technology transfer, I have focused this review on the pivotal events and people. If there is any inaccuracy or distortion of history, it has occurred despite my best efforts. I have tried to paint these events around the backdrop of world history.