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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Trauma Management
  • Limb Reconstruction

Background:

  • Polytrauma patients often present with complex injuries, including pelvic and lower extremity fractures.
  • Mangled lower extremities pose significant challenges for limb salvage and functional restoration.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a comprehensive approach to managing a severe polytrauma case with extensive lower extremity damage.
  • To illustrate advanced techniques for bone and soft tissue reconstruction in limb salvage.

Main Methods:

  • Initial management included vascular repair and external fixation.
  • Sequential reconstruction involved Ilizarov apparatus, tibial shaft segment excision, and soft tissue management with negative pressure wound therapy and skin grafting.
  • Bone loss was addressed by 'tibialising' the fibula, converting to an antibiotic-impregnated intramedullary nail, and using a custom brace.

Main Results:

  • Successful limb salvage was achieved with infection and pain resolution.
  • Restoration of lower leg length and alignment was accomplished.
  • The patient achieved a near-normal gait following rehabilitation.

Conclusions:

  • Complex polytrauma with severe lower extremity injury can be effectively managed with a multidisciplinary, staged reconstructive approach.
  • Innovative techniques in bone and soft tissue reconstruction are crucial for successful limb salvage.
  • Comprehensive rehabilitation is essential for optimal functional outcomes in trauma patients.