Callotasis for segmental bone defects in the femur.
- Author:
Zhi-hong LI
1
;
Xiang-sheng ZHANG
;
Qing ZHANG
;
Dan PENG
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopaedics, Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Adolescent;
Bone Lengthening;
methods;
Bony Callus;
surgery;
Child;
Child, Preschool;
Female;
Femur;
surgery;
Follow-Up Studies;
Humans;
Male;
Osteomyelitis;
surgery;
Suppuration
- From:
Journal of Central South University(Medical Sciences)
2006;31(2):212-214
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVE:To study the clinical efficacy of callotasis for pathological segmental defects in child femur.
METHODS:Thirty-nine patients with segmental femoral defects suffered from suppurative osteomyelitis were treated with the bilateral, unilateral external fixation frame or intramedullary callotasis. The rolongational rate was from 2 to 2.5 cm per month after the operation.
RESULTS:After a 13 to 57 month follow-up, all cases were healed according to clinical examination and radiological observation. The prolongational length ranged from 9 to 31 centimeters. Average ratio of prolongation reached 49%. The healing index was 30 d/cm, and the healing time of non-union was 134 days. No recurrent suppurative osteomyelitis or fracture was observed.
CONCLUSION:Callotasis is a reliable, simple and hyperadaptable method for femural segmental defects.
