Abstract

CAMPOS AMIGO, Exiquio; CALZADILLA MOREIRA, Vladimir  and  CASTILLO GARCIA , Ibrilio. Bone transport in the treatment of osteomyelitis. Rev Cubana Ortop Traumatol [online]. 1999, vol.13, n.1-2, pp. 99-103. ISSN 1561-3100.

A mixed study of 15 male patients suffering from diaphyseal osteomyelitis who were treated by the technique of fragmentary bone sliding with the use of the Cuban RALCA® external fixator from November, 1992, to November, 1996, was conducted. The clinical and radiographical evaluation of these patients was analyzed. The results were evaluated on the 23rd month as an average. Ages between 31 and 40 prevailed. The tibia was the most affected bone. The transport range was between 40 and 160 mm. The bone infection was eliminated in all patients. The complications resulting from the application of this technique, as well as the advantages of the fixation method used are analyzed.

Keywords : OSTEOMYELITIS [surgery]; EXTERNAL FIXATORS; TIBIA.

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