Management of bone defect of humerus by Ilizarov method

Abstract

The treatment of posttraumatic diaphyseal bone defects (BD) calls for a number of techniques including bone transport techniques , shortening, compressiondistraction at the fracture site, shortening followed by lengthening in a corticotomy distant from the site and segmental bone transport [1]. the earliest treatment for these problems included amputation or shortening where as more recent treatments have included bone lengthening, bone grafting, titanium mesh cage packed with allograft and distraction osteogenesis [2]. the French technique of bone grafting within induced membranes, otherwise known as the Masqulet technique, offers a viable alternative with minimal complications [3].