Introduction The induced membrane technique (IMT) or Masquelet technique, is a two-step
surgical procedure used to treat pseudoarthroses and bony defects. Many authors have …

Aims The purpose of this study was to: review the efficacy of the induced membrane
technique (IMT), also known as the Masquelet technique; and investigate the relationship …

Disclosure: The authors indicated that no external funding was received for any aspect of
this work. On the Disclosure of Potential Conflicts of Interest forms, which are provided with …

To understand the potential and limitations of the different available surgical techniques
used to treat large, long-bone diaphyseal defects by focusing on union, complication, re …

Treatment of posttraumatic segmental bone defects resulting from either acute injury or
septic or aseptic non-union remains challenging [1]. While for years, bone transport has …

There have not been any systematic reviews that focus on the Masquelet technique being
used specifically distal tibia, foot, and ankle, despite this being an area of interest for …

Aims This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the induced membrane technique for
treating infected bone defects, and to explore the factors that might affect patient outcomes …

Purpose The induced membrane technique (IMT) is a two-stage procedure dedicated to
reconstruction of bone defects of the limbs. The objective of this report was to evaluate …

The treatment after open and infected fractures with extensive soft tissue damage and bone
deficit remains a challenging clinical problem. The technique described by Masquelet, using …

Objective: To present our technique and early results using the Masquelet technique.
Design: Retrospective cohort study. Patients/Participants: Thirteen patients with 14 open …