[Secondary nailing of the tibia in non-unions with septic risk. Indications and results].
Reamed or unreamed intramedullary nailing with or without associated grafting are well established technics for treating tibial non-unions. However, certain cases can present an increased risk of septic complications. The authors propose a classification of these risks into 4 grades based on a review of 25 cases: grade I (14 cases): non-union following open fractures with no history of infection; grade II (5 cases): non-union following fractures treated initially by external fixation; grade III (4 cases): non-union following septic fractures showing no current signs of active infection; grade IV (2 cases): septic non-union. The risks of intramedullary tibial nailing are evaluated. Only one case presented a serious septic complication leading to nail removal and knee arthrodesis. Intramedullary nailing may be indicated in grade I and II non-unions, but should rarely be used in grades III and IV.
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Service de Chirurgie Orthopédique, Centre Hospitalier, Argenteuil.
Zucman
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000601:surgery*; D001858:Bone Nails; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005260:Female; D005594:Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary / Q000379:methods*; D005599:Fractures, Ununited / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011542:Pseudarthrosis / Q000601:surgery*; D012086:Reoperation; D012307:Risk Factors; D013978:Tibial Fractures / Q000601:surgery*
Enclouage secondaire du tibia dans les défauts de consolidation "à risque septique". Indications et résultats.