Bifocal versus trifocal bone transport for the management of tibial bone defects caused by fracture-related infection: a meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The purpose of this meta-analysis was to compare the efficacy and outcomes of bifocal bone transport (BFT) and trifocal bone transport (TFT) for the treatment of tibial bone defects caused by fracture-related infection (FRI).

Methods

The literature searches of Cochrane Library, Embase, Google Scholar databases, PubMed/Medline, and Web of Science for literature published up to September 20, 2022, were performed. The quality of the included studies was evaluated according to the MINORS scale. Patients were divided into the BFT group and the TFT group, depending on the site of the osteotomy. The demographic data, defect size (DS), external fixation time (EFT), external fixation index (EFI), bone and functional results, complications, and autologous bone grafting (ABG

SUBMITTER: Liu K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9968413 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature