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Intramedullary Non-vascularized Autofibula in Infected Nonadhesions of the Humerus

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: This communication aims to present a modified technique in applying an intramedullary non-vascularized auto fibula and plate fixation in a patient with atonic diaphyseal non-union and pseudo-arthrosis with failed osteosynthesis due to infection. Case description: A patient with failed metal osteosynthesis due to infection is presented. After infection remediation and radical resection, a 7 cm non-vascularized autofibula (NAF) was inserted and reinforced with a locking compression plate (LCP-plate) and bone substitutes. Result: Clinical and radiological bone healing of the pseudoarthrosis was achieved after 4 1/2 months, with a good functional and cosmetic outcome. Conclusion: Using NAF in selected patients at fitting recipient beds is an easy operative technique and is still applicable in reconstructing bone defects.

Source: Journal of IMAB - Annual Proceeding (Scientific Papers)

DOI: 10.5272/jimab.2024303.5692

Authors: Mancho Kovachev, Denis Dimitrov, Hristo Gigov, Vihar Kovachev

Institutions: University Hospital Dr. Georgi Stranski, Medical University Pleven

Language: English

Topic: Bone fractures and treatments

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $161