Which surgical technique may yield the best results in large, infected, segmental non-unions of the tibial shaft? A scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Infected nonunion of the tibia with a large segmental bone defect is a complex and challenging condition for the patient and surgeon. This scoping review was conducted to identify existing evidence and knowledge gaps regarding this clinical scenario. Secondly, the objective of this study was to search for a valid recommendation on the optimal treatment.

Methods

A comprehensive search was conducted in the bibliographic databases: PubMed, Embase.com, and Web of Science Core Collection. Studies reporting on bone transport techniques, the Masquelet technique, and vascularized fibular grafts in bone defects greater than 5 cm were included. Bone healing results and functional results were compared according to duration of nonunion, infection recurrence, bone consolidation,

SUBMITTER: Akhoundzadeh D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11458670 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature