Outcome of monolateral rail fixator in infected nonunion of femur diaphysis developing after intramedullary fixation

ConclusionSingle stage procedure including radical debridement, acute docking, distraction osteogenesis at corticotomy site and stabilization with monolateral rail fixator reliably achieves good to excellent bone and functional results, union and eradication of infection in majority of infected nonunions of femoral diaphysis developing after intramedullary fixation. We recommend acute docking in bone gap  ≤ 5 cm.

Source: European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology - May 11, 2022 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research