Predictive factors for docking site procedure in bone transport for large lower extremity segmental defects.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Segmental bone transport is a common technique for treating large segmental bone defects. However, a docking site procedure is often necessary in segmental bone transport. To date, no prognostic factors for the need of docking site procedure have been reported. Thus, the decision is often made at random, based on the surgeon's subjective judgment and experience. The aim of this study was to identify prognostic factors for the need of docking site operation.

Methods

Patients with segmental bone transport in lower extremity bone defects were included regardless of age, aetiology, and defect size. We excluded patients undergoing treatments that were not yet completed, and those who discontinued therapy by any reason. The need for docking site operation was modelled w

SUBMITTER: Omar Pacha T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10276496 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature