Introduction Bone transport and distraction osteogenesis have been shown to be an
effective treatment for significant bone loss in the tibia. However, traditional methods of …

Distraction osteogenesis has proven effective in the management of tibial bone loss from
severe trauma and infection. Unfortunately, pain and scarring from wires and half pins …

Bone transport can be performed with an external fixator alone or with the monorail
technique which entails the combination of a fixator and an intramedullary nail. The purpose …

Background: Massive bone defects (> 8 cm) will not unite without an additional intervention.
They require a predictable, durable, and efficient method to regrow bone. The Ilizarov …

Bone transport is a successful technique for the reconstruction of bone loss> 4 cm. In the
acute situation, principles of open-fracture management should be of highest priority …

Background The purpose of this study was to report the outcomes of single-level bone
transport with a unilateral external fixator for treatment of proximal, intermediate and distal …

Segmental tibial bone loss, specifically in the setting of high-energy trauma, presents a
challenging problem to the treating orthopaedic surgeon. These injuries are often …

Bone loss of the distal tibia represents a major challenge for the treating surgeons and the
reconstruction technique. This is particularly true for septic bone loss. Several techniques …

Although gradual bone transport may permit the restoration of large-diameter bones,
complications are common owing to the long duration of external fixation. In order to reduce …

Objectives: To compare two different methods of segment transport in posttraumatic and
postseptic tibial defects by employing intramedullary tibial nails as the fixation system and to …