Treatment of Infected Nonunion of Fracture of the Proximal Third of Tibia Using Ilizarov Ring Fixator: A Case Series

Introduction: Nonunions (NUs) of the fractured proximal third of the tibia are challenging to manage owing to a capacious canal and scarce anterior soft-tissue cover. Infection further complicates the use of internal fixators in such patients. We present a study of 25 cases of infected NU of the pro...

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Published in:	Journal of Limb Lengthening & Reconstruction
Main Authors:	Madhura Sujay Kulkarni, Milind Kulkarni, Ruta Kulkarni
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2024-09-01
Subjects:	early mobility ilizarov ring fixator infection nonunion proximal tibia
Online Access:	https://journals.lww.com/jllr/fulltext/2024/10010/treatment_of_infected_nonunion_of_fracture_of_the.4.aspx