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[Infected pseudarthrosis]

L Kinzl1, G Suger

  • 1Abteilung für Unfallchirurgie, Hand-, Plastische und Wiederherstellungschirurgie der Universität, Ulm.

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|September 1, 1996
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Treatment for infected non-union bone defects involves removing diseased tissue, ensuring stability, and using targeted antibiotics. Advanced techniques like Ilizarov ring fixation and microvascular flaps offer solutions for complex bone defects and soft tissue repair.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Infectious Disease Management

Context:

  • Open fractures can lead to infected non-union defects, a condition still prevalent despite advances in external fixation.
  • Effective management requires a multi-faceted approach addressing infection, stability, and tissue viability.

Purpose:

  • To outline current strategies and techniques for treating infected pseudarthroses (non-union bone defects).
  • To discuss principles of osteitis treatment, bone defect management, and soft tissue reconstruction in the context of infected non-unions.

Summary:

  • Treatment involves radical excision of infected bone and tissue, achieving mechanical stability, and employing local/systemic antibiotic therapy.
  • Autogenous bone graft incorporation depends on vascularized contact and graft quantity.
  • Callus distraction using Ilizarov ring fixation and microvascular free flap transfer are advanced options for extensive defects and unstable scarring.

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Impact:

  • Improved outcomes for patients with infected non-union bone defects.
  • Highlights the importance of tailored surgical techniques and antibiotic protocols.
  • Establishes microvascular free flap transfer as a superior method for managing unstable scar formation.