Perioperative nursing of patients with limb long bone defects treated with orthofix limb reconstruction system
10.3969/j.issn.1671-8283.2016.03.008
- VernacularTitle:Orthofix重建外固定架治疗四肢长骨大段骨缺损围术期护理
- Author:
Binna ZHENG
;
Zhen KONG
;
Yanni ZHU
;
Lanju DONG
;
Saiqiong ZHONG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Orthofix limb reconstruction system;
limb long bone defect;
bone transport;
nursing
- From:
Modern Clinical Nursing
2016;15(3):32-35
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To summarize the nursing methods of Orthofix limb reconstruction system in the treatment of limb long bone defects. Methods Thirty-two patients with long bone defects were collected between January 2012 to January 2015. The patients were all treated with the Orthofix limb reconstruction system and perioperative nursing. Results All the cases were treated by the method for 8 . 5 to 18 . 2 months , averaged 15 . 40 ± 3 . 20 months . The bones extended 4 ~ 21 cm , averaged ( 8 . 06 ± 3 . 06 ) cm . The assessments of bone transport treatment showed 31 cases were excellent and 1 good. Conclusions The limb long bone defects with or without soft tissue defects caused by various causes can be treated by the Orthofix limb reconstruction system. Patients should pay attention to psychological counseling and nutritional support preoperatively. It is important for patients to pay attention to bone transport and functional exercise guidance postoperatively.