Periarticular large bone defects treatment with ring external fixator.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Joint stiffness and limited bone stock for fixation were the main problems in management of periarticular bone defects. The present study aimed to report clinical and radiographic outcome of periarticular, large (≥8 cm) bone defects treated with ring external fixator.

Materials and methods

Seventeen patients (10 males and 7 females) who had periarticular bone loss at the minimum of 8 cm were treated with ring external fixator. Acute shortening and subsequent lengthening at the corticotomy site were performed in 5 patients. Bone transport was performed in 12 patients. Clinical outcome and radiographic outcome were reviewed.

Results

Seventeen patients (10 males and 7 females). Mean age was 31.1 years (9-52 years). Mean bone gap was 9.17 cm (8-14 cm.). Mean fo

SUBMITTER: Ariyawatkul T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6383181 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Mar-Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature