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ArticleZhongguo xiu fu chong jian wai ke za zhi = Zhongguo xiufu chongjian waike zazhi = Chinese journal of reparative and reconstructive surgery2020

[Masquelet technique combined with flap transplantation for infectious bone and soft tissue defects of lower leg].

Congpeng Meng, Shuming Ye, Juehua Jing

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  1. [Clinical study of calcium phosphate cement loaded with recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein 2 combined with calcium phosphate cement loaded with antibiotic for chronic osteomyelitis with bone defect].Zhongguo xiu fu chong jian wai ke za zhi = Zhongguo xiufu chongjian waike zazhi = Chinese journal of reparative and reconstructive surgery · 2021
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Congpeng MengDepartment of Orthopedics, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei Anhui, 230000, P.R.China.
Shuming YeDepartment of Orthopedics, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei Anhui, 230000, P.R.China.
Juehua JingDepartment of Orthopedics, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei Anhui, 230000, P.R.China.
Anhui Medical University · CN

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Abstract

objectiveTo investigate the effectiveness of Masquelet technique combined with flap transplantation in treatment of infectious bone and soft tissue defects of the lower leg.

methodsBetween January 2013 and January 2017, 35 cases of infectious bone and soft tissue defects of lower leg were treated with Masquelet technique combined with flap transplantation. There were 21 males and 14 females, with an average of 31.5 years (mean, 25-55 years). All patients were tibial fractures caused by trauma and the infections occurred after debridement or internal fixation. The time from injury to admission was 1 to 6 months, with an average of 3.2 months. Defect located at the proximal leg in 11 cases, the middle leg in 11 cases, and the distal leg in 13 cases. The length of tibia defect after debridement ranged from 5.6 to 11.2 cm, with an average of 7.1 cm. The size of soft tissue defect ranged from 14.2 cm×6.9 cm to 17.3 cm×8.7 cm. Bacterial culture of purulent secretion of wound was positive in 18 cases. After debridement, the bone cement was used to fill the bone defect and the flap transplantation was used to repair the wound. The bone cement was taken out at 8 to 12 weeks after the one-stage operation, and the bone defect was repaired with autogenous iliac bone or combined with artificial bone.

resultsThree cases had necrosis at the distal edge of the flap after one-stage operation, and survived after dressing change. The other flaps survived successfully, and the wounds healed by first intention. All incisions healed by first intention after two-stage operation. All patients were followed up 24-32 months, with an average of 27 months. The color of the flap was similar to that of the surrounding normal tissue, and its texture was good. X-ray reexamination showed that all bone defects healed after 6-8 months, with an average of 6.7 months. At 9 months after two-stage operation, according to the revised Edwards tibial fracture evaluation standard, 19 cases were excellent, 14 cases were good, and 2 cases were poor, the excellent and good rate was 94.3%. The American Orthopedic Ankle Association (AOFAS) score was 60-98, with an average of 81.3. And 21 cases were excellent, 11 were good, and 3 were fair, with an excellent and good rate of 91.4%.

conclusionMasquelet technique combined with flap transplantation is an effective treatment for infectious bone and soft tissue defects of lower leg.

Indexed as

Bone Diseases, InfectiousPlastic Surgery ProceduresSoft Tissue InjuriesAdultFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedSkin TransplantationSurgical FlapsTreatment Outcomebone defectinfectionlower legMasquelet techniquesoft tissue defectwound repair

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PMID32538568
PMCPMC8171539
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