Background Bone defects and nonunion following initial treatment remain significant clinical
challenges. The Ilizarov method constitutes a fundamental approach for addressing bone …

Background: The concept of reverse dynamization involves modifying the mechanical
environment surrounding a fracture to influence the healing response. Initially, less rigid …

Distraction osteogenesis (DO) is a valuable surgical method for limb lengthening and bone
defect correction, but its lengthy consolidation phase presents challenges. The accordion …

Background: Interfragmentary movements have benefits in the improvement of bone
formation during distraction osteogenesis (DO). Although several clinical studies reported …

Bone transport is one of several techniques that has been proven to be effective in
addressing critical bone loss. While it was first described over 100 years ago, modifications …

Background The management of failed tibial fracture fixation remains a challenge for
orthopaedic surgeons. This study investigate the utility and outcomes of circular external …

Background: Bone transport in distraction osteogenesis is an effective, well-known
procedure. However, bone compression is an aspect of this technique for which there is no …

Purpose As the monolateral external fixator is increasingly used in trauma-control and
definitive management for high-energy long bone fractures, timing the fixator removal …

Background: External fixators have been proved to be effective in the treatment of infected
nonunion fracture humerus. The current study presents the outcome of treatment of infected …

Background: Infected nonunion of the tibia represents a challenging complication for
orthopedic surgeons and poses a major financial burden to healthcare systems. The …