The cylindrical titanium mesh cage for treatment of a long bone segmental defect: description of a new technique and report of two cases

J Orthop Trauma. 2000 Jan;14(1):54-9. doi: 10.1097/00005131-200001000-00011.

Abstract

This report describes a new technique for treatment of a segmental defect in long bones that uses a cylindrical titanium mesh cage, in combination with cancellous bone allograft and demineralized bone matrix putty (Grafton), stabilized with a statically locked intramedullary nail. Two clinical cases of tibia defects treated with this technique are presented. At the one-year follow-up, radiographically both cases demonstrated excellent limb alignment, stability, and bony healing. Immediate full weight-bearing was initiated in each case, and early limb functional recovery was achieved. Preliminary data suggest that this technique may be a reasonable alternative to currently used methods for management of select long bone segmental defects.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Orthopedic Procedures / methods
  • Surgical Mesh*
  • Tibia / injuries*
  • Tibia / surgery*
  • Titanium*

Substances

  • Titanium