title: Femoral reconstruction.
abstract: Reconstruction of the femur is sometimes difficult in patients that may sustain long-term disabilities. Following advancements in modern technology, some femoral disorders which were considered to be recalcitrant in the past can now be treated with satisfactory outcomes. This article reviews the experience of femoral reconstruction at the Orthopedic Department of Chang Gung Memorial Hospital (Linkou). Reconstruction of the femur includes nonunion, malunion, and segment bony defects that require bone transfer. The prerequisite for successful treatment was to follow the biological and biomechanical principles. The author believes that the technique of femoral reconstruction can be developed and simplified so that success rates can be further improved.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedics, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taipei Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan, ROC. ccwu@mail.cgu.edu.tw
authors.forename: C C
authors.initials: CC
authors.lastname: Wu
mesh_terms: D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D001863:Bone Screws; D005264:Femoral Fractures / Q000601:surgery; D005269:Femur / Q000601:surgery*; D005594:Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary; D017102:Fracture Healing; D006801:Humans