Allo-implant reconstruction of a femoral fracture following osteomyelitis |
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| Authors: | Fox S M Machon R G Burbidge H M |
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| Affiliation: | Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand. |
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| Abstract: | A complicated, segmented fracture of the femoral diaphysis in a dog is presented. Complications arose from multiple surgeries and subsequent osteomyelitis. Repair was staged by firstly removing all implants, secondly treating the osteomyelitis with appropriate antibiotics while spanning the cortical-deficient fracture site with a Kirschner external fixator, and finally rigid fixation of the fracture with incorporation of an ethylene oxide-sterilised intercalary cortical allo-implant. Principles of bone grafting are reviewed. |
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