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Ilizarov's method: a solution for infected bone loss.

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  • 1The university hospital Leuven, Leuven, Belgium. Kristof.Fabry@uz.kuleuven.ac.be.

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The Ilizarov bone transport technique effectively treats infected nonunions, achieving a 91% consolidation rate and eradicating infection in all patients. Revising the docking site is recommended for optimal outcomes.

Keywords:
Bone transportIlizarovInfected bone lossRefractureRevision of docking site

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Bone Regeneration
  • Infectious Disease Management

Background:

  • Infected nonunions present a significant challenge in orthopedic surgery.
  • Radical resection followed by bone transport is a viable treatment option.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of the Ilizarov bone transport technique for infected nonunions.
  • To assess infection eradication and bone consolidation rates.

Main Methods:

  • 22 patients with infected nonunions underwent radical resection and Ilizarov bone transport.
  • Mean follow-up was 2 years; mean bone defect was 7.7 cm.
  • Docking site revision and bone grafting were performed in select cases.

Main Results:

  • 91% consolidation rate achieved, with only two knee nonunions failing to consolidate.
  • Infection was eradicated in all 22 patients.
  • Refractures occurred in 6 patients, with 1 in the revised group and 5 in the non-revised group.

Conclusions:

  • The Ilizarov bone transport technique is highly effective for treating infected nonunions.
  • Eradication of infection and high consolidation rates were observed.
  • Revision of the docking site, with or without bone grafting, is recommended for improved results.