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ArticleCureus2024

Masquelet Technique in the Management of Segmental Bone Defect of the Ulna: A Case Report.

Thomas E Messer, Tye Barber DO

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Article in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

2 authors.

Thomas E MesserDepartment of Family Medicine, Broward Health Medical Center, Fort Lauderdale, USA.
Tye Barber DODepartment of Family Medicine, Broward Health Medical Center, Fort Lauderdale, USA.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Surgeons periodically encounter challenging clinical scenarios that require them to develop nuanced management strategies to achieve the best outcome for the patient. This is especially true in medically underserved patient populations, where follow-up and proper recovery protocols are often not accomplished. In this report, we discuss the case of a 26-year-old female with a history of medical non-compliance who presented to the emergency department with signs and symptoms of surgical site infection two months following the repair of her comminuted ulna fracture caused by a gunshot wound. The decision was made to perform the Masquelet-induced membrane technique, as it is an option when confronted with segmental bone defects in patients in whom there is suspicion of noncompliance with recovery recommendations.

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antibiotic cementcomminuted fracturedischarge against medical adviceflexible intramedullary nailinfected hardwaremasquelet techniquenon-compliant patientosteomyelitissegmental bone defectulna

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PMID39759642
PMCPMC11698004

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