title: The Papineau bone graft: a limb salvage technique.
abstract: The Papineau bone graft is a limb salvage technique that is an effective treatment alternative to amputation for problematic, infected nonunion of long bone. The graft technique involves radical open bone debridement, cancellous bone grafting over a granulation tissue base, delayed soft tissue closure, and immobilization of the affected extremity. A cooperative effort is necessary between the patient and health care team to ensure the success of the graft procedure. A case study is presented in this article detailing the care involved for a patient undergoing the Papineau procedure.
authors.forename: C M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Mosher
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D016025:Bone Transplantation / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing; D005599:Fractures, Ununited / Q000150:complications / Q000451:nursing / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000150:complications / Q000451:nursing / Q000601:surgery*; D010347:Patient Care Planning