ArticleBMC musculoskeletal disorders2021
Treatment of diaphyseal forearm defects caused by infection using Ilizarov segmental bone transport technique.
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- Ilizarov method and its combined methods in the treatment of long bone defects of the lower extremity: systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2023Pooled it
- Ilizarov technique in the treatment of bone defects of the radius and ulna: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2023Pooled it
- Union, complication, reintervention and failure rates of surgical techniques for large diaphyseal defects: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Scientific reports · 2022Pooled it
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- Naringin Release from a Nano-Hydroxyapatite/Collagen Scaffold Promotes Osteogenesis and Bone Tissue Reconstruction.Polymers · 2022Article
- Forearm Fracture Nonunion with and without Bone Loss: An Overview of Adult and Child Populations.Journal of clinical medicine · 2022Review
- Hypoxia During the Consolidation Phase of Distraction Osteogenesis Promotes Bone Regeneration.Frontiers in physiology · 2022Article
- Management of segmental bone defects of the upper limb: a scoping review with data synthesis to inform decision making.European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie · 2021Article
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backgroundThe Ilizarov segmental bone transport technique can be applied in the reconstruction of the bone defects with less invasive fashion and more versatility compared to other methods, while most studies were focused on the lower extremity. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the Ilizarov segmental bone transport technique in the treatment of diaphyseal forearm bone defects caused by infection.
methodsThis study included 12 patients with diaphyseal forearm bone defects caused by infection, who underwent bone transport procedures using the monolateral external fixator at our institution from January 2010 to January 2018, including 10 males and 2 females with a mean age of 39 years (range 23-57 years). Patient's demographic data and clinical outcomes at least two years follow-up after removing the external fixator were collected and retrospectively analyzed. The functional results were evaluated by the questionnaire of Disability of Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) and the modified Mayo wrist score (MWS) at the final follow-up.
resultsThere were 10 radii and 2 ulnae bone transport procedures collected. The average defect size was 5.1 cm (4-6.5 cm). All patients were successfully followed up with a mean period of 28.2 months (24 to 36 months) and achieved infection-free union. There was no recurrence of infection observed. The mean external fixation time was 232.6 days (182 to 276 days), and the mean external fixation index was 46.3 days/cm (40.9 to 61.8 days/cm). The mean DASH score was 30.6(18 to 49) preoperative, while 13.8 (5 to 26) at the final follow-up. The average modified MWS improved from 68.8 (55 to 80) pre-operatively to 83.8 (65 to 90) at the final follow-up. All the differences between the preoperative and final scores were statistically significant (p < 0.05). Almost all the patients achieved satisfactory clinical outcomes and were able to perform activities of daily living.
conclusionsIlizarov segmental bone transport technique is an alternative and effective method for the treatment of diaphyseal forearm bone defects caused by infection, and this method acquired satisfactory clinical outcomes.
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