MANAGEMENT OF INFECTIVE NON UNION OF SHAFT OF LONG BONES WITH LIMB RECONSTRUCTION SYSTEM

Abstract

Background: Complex nonunions are difcult to manage due to the presence of infection, deformities, shortening, and multiple surgeries in the past. Ilizarov xation has traditionally been used to manage complex nonunions. The disadvantages of Ilizarov include poor patient compliance, frame inconvenience, and difcult frame construction. We studied ten long bone infective nonunions treated with the limb reconstruction system (LRS). Materials and methods : Between September 2020 and December 2022, we treated 10 cases of infective nonunion of long bone with the LRS. Patients were routinely followed up for 12 to 18 months and assessed both clinically and radiologically. Out of 10 cases we were able to achieve Results : : union in all cases. And eradication of infection in 90% of cases with no limb length discrepancy in any case. Bone results are excellent in 80% of cases and good in 20% of cases. Functional results are excellent in 80% of cases and good in 10% of cases, fair in 10% of cases. LRS is an alternati Conclusion : ve to the Ilizarov xation in their management of complex nonunion of long bones. It is less cumbersome to the patient and more surgeon and patient friendly.