Chronic Osteomyelitis in Distraction Osteogenesis Area of Tibial Shaft: A Case Report.
10.12671/jkfs.2014.27.4.321
- Author:
Sanguk BAE
1
;
Baekyong SONG
;
Jin Seon MOON
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, College of Medicine, Eulji University, Seoul, Korea. doctorjs@eulji.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Tibial shaft;
Distraction osteogenesis;
Chronic osteomyelitis
- MeSH:
Debridement;
External Fixators;
Osteogenesis, Distraction*;
Osteomyelitis*;
Skin
- From:Journal of the Korean Fracture Society
2014;27(4):321-326
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Distraction osteogenesis with an Ilizarov external fixator is one of the most successful treatment options for large segmental bone defects after extensive debridement of chronic osteomyelitis in the tibial shaft. Its complications include skin irritation, pin tract infection, and non-union due to infection. There are few case reports on chronic osteomyelitis occurring in the distraction osteogenesis area. The authors experienced a chronic osteomyelitis in the distraction osteogenesis area of the tibial shaft and report this case with references.
