Management of traumatic bone loss in the lower extremity

Paul S Pipitone; Saqib Rehman

doi:10.1016/j.ocl.2014.06.008

Management of traumatic bone loss in the lower extremity

Orthop Clin North Am. 2014 Oct;45(4):469-82. doi: 10.1016/j.ocl.2014.06.008. Epub 2014 Jul 24.

Authors

Paul S Pipitone¹, Saqib Rehman²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Temple University School of Medicine, 3401 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140, USA. Electronic address: pspipitone@gmail.com.
² Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Temple University School of Medicine, 3401 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140, USA.

PMID: 25199419
DOI: 10.1016/j.ocl.2014.06.008

Abstract

Segmental bone loss represents a difficult clinical entity for the treating orthopedic surgeon. This article discusses the various treatment modalities available for limb reconstruction, with a focus on the indications, potential complications, and the outcomes of available treatment options.

Keywords: Critical sized defects; Limb reconstruction; Lower extremity trauma; Segmental bone loss.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Bone Lengthening / methods
Bone Transplantation
Composite Tissue Allografts
Debridement / methods
Fracture Fixation / methods
Humans
Leg Injuries / complications*
Leg Injuries / surgery*
Osteogenesis, Distraction
Osteoporosis / etiology
Osteoporosis / surgery*
Plastic Surgery Procedures
Salvage Therapy
Therapeutic Irrigation