Abstract
Infection is the most dreaded complication of the surgery and management of the infected non-union bones is also a challenging task. The aim of our study is to evaluate the efficacy of Ilizarov’s ring fixator in the treatment with infected nonunion of tibia. 17 patients were included in our study. Rate of union was 100%. 10 patients had excellent results, 5 patients had good result and 2 patients had fair result. The minimal duration for union was 9 months with average duration lasting for 12 months. One patient needed a bone marrow injection at 2 month follow-up. Ilizarov ring fixator is an effective tool in treating Infection Non Union of Tibia and is a limb salvage procedure. Keywords: Ilizarov’s ring fixator; infected nonunion; tibia
Highlights
Infection is still one of the most dreaded complications of any surgery
There is a 5-7 fold increase in infection when the primary trauma is associated with an open injury [1]. Such infection at the fracture can hamper the union leading to infected non union [2]
Patients who presented to the outpatient department with sign of pus discharge and infection following a tibial
Summary
Infection is still one of the most dreaded complications of any surgery. Even though utmost precautions are taken, chance of infection cannot be ruled out in any orthopaedic procedure involving an implant. Closed fractures of tibia have comparatively less preva- lence of infection, with an incidence of 2.5%. There is a 5-7 fold increase in infection when the primary trauma is associated with an open injury [1]. Such infection at the fracture can hamper the union leading to infected non union [2]. Management of such infected non union is challenging task
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