A retrospective cohort study of autogenous iliac strut bone grafting in large bone defects of the lower extremity.

ABSTRACT: Autogenous iliac bone graft (AIBG) is the treatment of choice for managing bone defects, and favorable results have been reported for bone defects < 5 cm in length. In large bone defects ≥ 5 cm, it is difficult to obtain good results with simple bone grafting, and other management options have drawbacks, such as long immobilization periods and high complication rates. We hypothesized that AIBG in the strut form might show favorable results in large bone defects with minimal complications. This study aimed to investigate the outcomes of strut-type AIBG and evaluate its effectiveness compared to cancellous AIBG. This retrospective study included 50 patients who underwent AIBG for bone defects at a single institution between March 2011 and April 2020. We performed corticocancellous AIBG in a

SUBMITTER: Kook I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10937995 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature