Traumatic Segmental Defects of Tibia Treated by Internal Bone Transport Using Adjustable Mono-lateral External Fixation
- VernacularTitle:可调式单边外固定器下骨内移位技术治疗胫骨创伤后节段性骨缺损
- Author:
Lin SHAO
;
Zhenyu ZHAO
;
Jianyu LIU
;
Chenguang HAO
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
segmental defect, external fixation, bone transport
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2010;16(6):574-575
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
ObjectiveTo evaluate the clinical and functional outcome of traumatic segmental defects of the tibia treated by internal bone transport using the the adjustable mono-lateral external fixation.Methods12 patients who underwent internal bone transport using the the adjustable mono-lateral external fixation for traumatic segmental defects in the tibia were reviewed, the length of bone defect was 6～10 cm.ResultsMean follow-up was 14 months. All the cases got primary bone union. The length of time in healing was 9～14 months.ConclusionTraumatic segmental defects of the tibia treated by internal bone transport using the adjustable mono-lateral external fixation is a simple, less traumatic, non-bone graft and effective way.
