Bone Bridge Transtibial Amputation by an Innovative Technique.

Autor: Bezsmertnyi YO; From the Department of Scientific, Scientific and Research Institute of Rehabilitation of National Pirogov Memorial Medical University, Vinnytsia, Ukraine., Shevchuk VI, Bezsmertnyi OY, Branitsky OY, Bondarenko DV
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Global research & reviews [J Am Acad Orthop Surg Glob Res Rev] 2024 Aug 19; Vol. 8 (8). Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Aug 19 (Print Publication: 2024).
DOI: e24.00063
Abstrakt: We present a case report of synostosis after transtibial amputation because of distraction regenerate formation after decortication of the lateral surfaces of the tibia and fibula, sequential compression, and distraction using the Ilizarov apparatus. Its advantage is that there is no need to shorten bone. The establishment of distal tibia-fibula synostosis (Ertl) in patients with transtibial amputation has been advocated to improve function and prosthetic wear. There are a variety of techniques to create a bone block. This case reports the successful use of an innovative technique to establish bone block. A patient with transtibial amputation underwent revision of residual limb by decorticating the lateral aspect of the distal tibia and the medial aspect of the distal fibula and acutely compressing the distal ends of the 2 bones with the Ilizarov apparatus. The distal fibula is then slowly and progressively distracted laterally, and the bone is formed in the space between the distal fibula and tibia, creating synostosis with an increased distal bone cross-sectional surface area for improved function and prosthetic wear. The follow-up period was 24 months. Within 3 months, synostosis was formed, which increased the area of the supporting surface and allowed temporary and then permanent prosthetics. After 24 months, synostosis did not differ from the structure of tibial stump bones.
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Databáze: MEDLINE