Management of infected nonunion of tibia by Ilizarov technique
H Sakale, AC Agrawal, B Kar - Journal of Orthopaedics …, 2018 - journals.lww.com
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to assess the outcome of debridement and Ilizarov ring
fixator (IRF) in the management of infected nonunion of tibia. Materials and Methods:
Sixteen patients with infected nonunions of the tibia were managed by debridement and
resection of infected portion and stabilization by IRF. In six patients shortening was< 2.5 cm
managed by accordion maneuver and in rest of the 10 patients had postdebridement
shortening of> 2.5 cm managed by corticotomy and distraction osteogenesis. The results …
fixator (IRF) in the management of infected nonunion of tibia. Materials and Methods:
Sixteen patients with infected nonunions of the tibia were managed by debridement and
resection of infected portion and stabilization by IRF. In six patients shortening was< 2.5 cm
managed by accordion maneuver and in rest of the 10 patients had postdebridement
shortening of> 2.5 cm managed by corticotomy and distraction osteogenesis. The results …