ReviewOrthopaedic surgery2023
Advances in the Application of Bone Transport Techniques in the Treatment of Bone Nonunion and Bone Defects.
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16 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 23 citations in OpenAlex.
- Tibial bone transport using external fixation in adults: a systematic review.Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery · 2026Pooled it
- Ilizarov method combined with accordion technique for treating long bone defects in the lower limbs: a systematic review.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2024Pooled it
- Biofunctional carboxymethyl chitosan hydrogels with nano-hydroxyapatite gradients accelerate bone defect healing.iScience · 2026Article
- Creation of controlled released and osteogenic microenvironment with carboxylated graphene oxide-true bone ceramic scaffold loaded with BMP2-related peptides for bone regeneration.Chinese medical journal · 2026Article
- [Minimally invasive hemi-cortical longitudinal bone transport technique for treatment of bone and soft tissue defects after tibial osteomyelitis surgery].Zhongguo xiu fu chong jian wai ke za zhi = Zhongguo xiufu chongjian waike zazhi = Chinese journal of reparative and reconstructive surgery · 2026Article
- Strategic considerations in the treatment of infected nonunion in the lower extremity: a narrative review.International journal of surgery (London, England) · 2026Article
- Clinical efficacy of Masquelet technique in the treatment of tibial and fibular bone defects caused by severe gunshot wounds.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Article
- Mechanotransduction-driven macrophage polarization via Integrin-SRC-STAT6 pathway in distraction osteogenesis.Journal of orthopaedic translation · 2026Article
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- A Scoping Review of CERAMENT™ Applications in Orthopedic Surgery.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- A Novel Cranial Bone Transport Technique Repairs Skull Defect and Minimizes Brain Injury Outcome in Traumatic Brain Injury Rats.Advanced science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany) · 2025Article
- Bone transport combined with internal fixation in post-traumatic distal humerus defects and nonunions: retrospective analysis of 16 patients.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2025Article
- Management of Bone Defects and Complications After Bone Tumor Resection Using Ilizarov Method.Orthopaedic surgery · 2025Article
- Bone regeneration during osteoporosis: a translationalFrontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology · 2025Article
- Quantum dots for bone tissue engineering.Materials today. Bio · 2024Review
- Injectable ultrasound-powered bone-adhesive nanocomposite hydrogel for electrically accelerated irregular bone defect healing.Journal of nanobiotechnology · 2024Article
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Abstract
Bone nonunion and bone defects frequently occur following high-energy open injuries or debridement surgeries, presenting complex challenges to treatment and significantly affecting patients' quality of life. At present, there are three primary treatment options available for addressing bone nonunion and bone defects: vascularized bone grafts, the Masquelet technique, and the Ilizarov technique. The Ilizarov technique, also known as distraction osteogenesis, is widely favored by orthopedic surgeons because of several advantages, including minimal soft tissue requirements, low infection risk, and short consolidation time. However, in recent years, the application of the Masquelet technique has resulted in novel treatment methods for managing post-traumatic bone infections when bone defects are present. Although these new techniques do not constitute a panacea, they continue to be the most commonly employed options for treating complex large bone nonunion and bone defects. This review evaluates the currently available research on the Ilizarov and Masquelet bone transport techniques applied at various anatomical sites. Additionally, it explores treatment durations and associated complications to establish a theoretical foundation that can guide clinical treatment decisions and surgical procedures for the management of bone nonunion and bone defects.
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