Functional outcomes and health-related quality of life after reconstruction of segmental bone loss in femur and tibia using the induced membrane technique.

Wolfram GrünEmilie Johannah Jellum HansenGeir Stray AndreassenJohn Clarke-JenssenJan Erik Madsen

Published in: Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery (2022)

Our results show a high occurrence of complications after IMT stage 2 in segmental bone defects of femur and tibia requiring additional operative procedures. However, fair functional outcomes as well as a good union rate were observed at follow-up.

Keyphrases

bone loss
bone mineral density
high glucose
postmenopausal women
diabetic rats
risk assessment
finite element
body composition
drug induced