134 cases of nonunion treated by modified bone grafting models with swan shape memory connector / 中华创伤骨科杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To research on the new technique and method of bone grafting for nonunion of four limbs. Methods A new method of bone grafting was developed to take advantage of Nitinol Shape Memory Connector. It included splinting mode, padding mode and seeding mode. 148 cases of bone nonunion in 134 patients were treated with the modified method. Results The patients were followed up for 5.5 months to 6 years, with an average period of 2.25 years. On the average, the nonunion healed with lamellar bone 3.5 months after the operation. The healing rate was 99.3% . Conclusion The author s modified bone grafting provides a new and efficacious method for treatment of the limb nonunion.