Reimplantation of an Extruded Femoral Segment After Gamma Sterilization in A Type IIIA Supracondylar Femur Fracture: A Case Report

Extruded bone is a rare complication of high energy open fractures, and there is only a handful of literature on reimplantation of the extruded segment. No clear guidelines exist regarding timing of reimplantation, stabilization of extruded bone segments, and also bone disinfection and sterilization...

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Main Authors: Aizah N, Su Y, Shaifulnizam CWM, MRos MA
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Malaysian Orthopaedic Association 2014-07-01
Series:Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal
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Online Access:http://www.morthoj.org/2014/v8n2/extruded-femoral-segment.pdf
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Summary:Extruded bone is a rare complication of high energy open fractures, and there is only a handful of literature on reimplantation of the extruded segment. No clear guidelines exist regarding timing of reimplantation, stabilization of extruded bone segments, and also bone disinfection and sterilization techniques. Previous reports describe sterilization using thermal or chemical methods. We present a case of successful reimplantation of an extruded metaphyseal segment of femur after gamma sterilization in a fourteen- year old boy.
ISSN:1985-2533