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ArticleTrauma case reports2023

Orthoplastic management of distal tibia bone infection using Masquelet technique and PRECICE nail: A case report.

Mauricio Zuluaga, Sergio Cadavid, Federico Reina, Alma Reyes-Arceo, Fernando Benedetti

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5 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Mauricio ZuluagaLimb Lengthening and Reconstruction Unit, Clínica Imbanaco Grupo QuirónSalud, Cali, Colombia.
Sergio CadavidOrthopedic Surgery Residency Program, Fundación Universitaria de Ciencias de la Salud FUCS, Bogotá, Colombia.
Federico ReinaLimb Lengthening and Reconstruction Unit, Clínica Imbanaco Grupo QuirónSalud, Cali, Colombia.
Alma Reyes-ArceoLimb Lengthening and Reconstruction Unit, Clínica Imbanaco Grupo QuirónSalud, Cali, Colombia.
Fernando BenedettiLimb Lengthening and Reconstruction Unit, Clínica Imbanaco Grupo QuirónSalud, Cali, Colombia.
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana · COFundación Universitaria de Ciencias de la Salud · CO

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The orthoplastic treatment of post-traumatic bone infections is complex and requires a multidisciplinary approach using both orthopedic and plastic surgery principles. Its primary goal is to achieve rapid control of the infection through aggressive debridement of the affected tissue, in order to perform a complete reconstruction of the limb. This allows both its salvage and restoration of function. We present a patient with septic non-union secondary to distal tibia fracture with a bone defect of 7 cm and severe soft tissue injury. The treatment was divided into three stages. First, the infection was controlled by radical debridement, limb shortening, and temporary stabilization. Second, early reconstruction was initiated utilizing the first stage of the Masquelet's induced membrane technique (MIMT), and soft tissue coverage with free flap. Third, MIMT was finalized, and bone lengthening with PRECICE nail was performed. We consider this approach effective as it can offer early recovery with optimal functional and aesthetic results in bone defects associated with coverage defects.

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Bone infectionDistal tibia fractureFree flapSoft tissue defect

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PMID37200770
PMCPMC10185742
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