1. Jordan CJ, Goldstein RY, McLaurin TM, Grant A (2013) The evolution of the Ilizarov technique Part 1: The history of limb lengthening. Bull Hosp Joint Dis 71(1):89–95
2. Fassett F (1918) An inquiry as to the practicability of equalizing unequal legs by operation. Am J Orthop Surg 16:277
3. Abbott LC (1932) Lengthening of the lower extremities. Calif West Med. 36(1):6–13
4. Dickson FD, Diveley RL (1932) A new apparatus for the lengthening of legs. J Bone Jt Surg Am 14:194–196
5. Wagner H (1971) Operatice Beinverlangerung. Der Chirurg. 6:260–266