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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Plastic Surgery
  • Biomedical Engineering

Background:

  • Large tibial defects present significant management challenges.
  • The Ilizarov frame is a common technique for tibial reconstruction, but soft-tissue coverage remains a concern.
  • Chronic infected tibial nonunions require simultaneous bone and soft-tissue reconstruction.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the safety and efficacy of free tissue transfer combined with Ilizarov frame placement for chronic infected tibial nonunions.
  • To assess outcomes including flap survival, infection resolution, bone union, and functional recovery.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 6 patients treated between 2014 and 2016.
  • Patients had chronic infected tibial nonunions and underwent simultaneous free tissue transfer and Ilizarov device placement.
  • Data collected included demographics, comorbidities, intraoperative details, and postoperative outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Complete flap survival in 5 out of 6 patients.
  • Resolved active infection in 5 out of 6 patients.
  • Bone union achieved in 4 patients, and all patients reached full ambulation.

Conclusions:

  • Free tissue transfer can be safely performed simultaneously with Ilizarov frame placement for chronic infected tibial nonunions.
  • This combined approach demonstrates promising results for infection control, bone healing, and functional restoration.
  • Careful preoperative planning is crucial for successful lower extremity reconstruction in these complex cases.