Salvage of congenital pseudarthrosis of the tibia by the induced membrane technique followed by a motorised lengthening nail - 23/02/18
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Abstract |
An 18-year-old male with neurofibromatosis type I was treated for congenital pseudarthrosis of the tibia using the Masquelet induced-membrane technique with internal fixation by retrograde implantation of a transplantar intramedullary nail. Bone healing was obtained at the expense of malunion with external rotation and 5.5cm of lower limb shortening. A motorised intramedullary-lengthening nail (Fitbone®, Wittenstein, Igersheim, Germany) was implanted. This treatment was successful in correcting the rotational malalignment and limb length discrepancy. The motorised nail Fitbone® may be a valid option for treating complex cases of limb length discrepancy, including those combined with limb deformities.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Limb length discrepancy, Congenital pseudarthrosis, Fitbone®, Masquelet technique, Induced membrane technique, Tibia, Neurofibromatosis
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Vol 104 - N° 1
P. 147-153 - février 2018 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.