Callotasis for segmental bone defects in the femur / 中南大学学报(医学版)
Journal of Central South University(Medical Sciences)
;
(12): 212-214, 2006.
Article
in Chinese
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| ID: wpr-813732
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE@#To study the clinical efficacy of callotasis for pathological segmental defects in child femur.@*METHODS@#Thirty-nine patients with segmental femoral defects suffered from suppurative osteomyelitis were treated with the bilateral, unilateral external fixation frame or intramedullary callotasis. The rolongational rate was from 2 to 2.5 cm per month after the operation.@*RESULTS@#After a 13 to 57 month follow-up, all cases were healed according to clinical examination and radiological observation. The prolongational length ranged from 9 to 31 centimeters. Average ratio of prolongation reached 49%. The healing index was 30 d/cm, and the healing time of non-union was 134 days. No recurrent suppurative osteomyelitis or fracture was observed.@*CONCLUSION@#Callotasis is a reliable, simple and hyperadaptable method for femural segmental defects.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Osteomyelitis
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Suppuration
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General Surgery
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Bone Lengthening
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Bony Callus
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Follow-Up Studies
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Femur
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Methods
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Adolescent
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Child
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
Chinese
Journal:
Journal of Central South University(Medical Sciences)
Year:
2006
Type:
Article
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