Clinical Observation of Radical Debridement Combined with Unilateral External Fixator Bone Removal Technology for Treatment of Infectious Large Bone Defects
Abstract：Objective:To analyze the curative effect of radical debridement combined with unilateral external fixator bone removal technology for treatment of chronic osteomyelitis and infectious bone defect.Method:From September 2013 to January 2016 in our hospital,12 patients with chronic osteomyelitis and infectious bone nonunion were selected and treated with radical debridement,disease of bone resection,unilateral external fixator bone removal and bone lengthening,the treatment effect was observed.Result:All patients were followed up for average (16.29±6.85)months.The average length of bone transport was (13.58±5.51)cm.9 patients had pin tract infection.2 cases needed surgical treatment.2 cases had severe pain.4 cases had docking site nonunion.1 case had axial deviation needed surgery.2 cases had the amputation.There was no loosening or external stent fracture.Conclusion:Radical debridement combined with unilateral external fixator bone removal technology is an effective way to treat infections bone defect.This treatment is associated with numerous complications and is chosen according to patient’s specific situation.
Keywords：Chronic osteomyelitisInfectious nonunionBone defectBone transportBone lengtheningUnilateral external stent
Publication Date：2016-01-01
Online Publishing Date：2025-08-15(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：2( 112-112,113 )