Circular frames in the management of infected tibial non-union: a modification of the Papineau technique.
We have treated five patients with an infected non-union of the tibia by a modification of the Papineau technique, consisting of a wound microenvironment chamber and bone stabilization with a circular frame. In all cases bone union and elimination of infection was achieved.
Saleh
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Limb Reconstruction Service, Northern General Hospital Trust, Sheffield, UK.
Kreibich
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Ribbans
W J
WJ
D000328:Adult; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D016267:External Fixators; D005599:Fractures, Ununited / Q000382:microbiology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013978:Tibial Fractures / Q000382:microbiology / Q000601:surgery*