Case report: Forearm infected non-united fracture managed with the Masquelet technique in a 71-year-old female patient

Autor: Eleanor Goldstein, George D. Chloros, Peter V. Giannoudis
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2021
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Zdroj: Trauma Case Reports, Vol 36, Iss , Pp 100562- (2021)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2352-6440
DOI: 10.1016/j.tcr.2021.100562
Popis: Infected non-union status post forearm fracture fixation is a challenge to treat and may be associated with unpredictable outcomes. The management of such a case involving a 71-year-old female suffering from Parkinson's disease is reported herein. The patient referred to our unit for a second opinion while she was under consideration for amputation at her local hospital. Utilising the two stage Masquelet technique successful limb salvage and excellent function were achieved.
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