Bone grafting the tibia using a posterolateral, or a posterior approach.
A posterolateral, or a posterior approach for bone grafting a non-union of a fractured tibia, or a tibial defect secondary to osteomyelitis, has advantages over the more obvious anteromedial approach. This article describes the technique, reports success in fifteen consecutive tibial bone grafts performed at Nonga Base Hospital, Rabaul over a five-year period, and reviews reports from other centres that have advocated this approach.
D000328:Adult; D016025:Bone Transplantation; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D005599:Fractures, Ununited / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D011859:Radiography; D013977:Tibia / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D013978:Tibial Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery