Comparison of Clinico-radiological Outcomes of Monolateral Fixator in Infected Non-union of Tibia Based on Bone Gap Quantification.

Jitendra WadhwaniRajesh RohillaRamchander SiwachRoop SinghAshish DevganSumedha Vashishth

Published in: Indian journal of orthopaedics (2020)

We recommend use of monolateral fixator in patients with infected diaphyseal non union of tibia with bone gap ≤ 6 cm. Use of monolateral fixator in patients with bone gap > 6 cm is associated with higher incidence of residual problems and complications.

Keyphrases

bone mineral density
soft tissue
bone loss
bone regeneration
mental health
body composition