External fixation of infected non-union of the femur.
A one-stage method of treating infected non-union of a fracture of the femoral shaft is described. The method involves excision of dead and infected tissue, resection of bone ends, cancellous bone grafting and fixation with an external frame. Four out of five cases were successful within 7 months.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D005264:Femoral Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D005592:Fracture Fixation; D005599:Fractures, Ununited / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D012086:Reoperation