Allo-implant reconstruction of a femoral fracture following osteomyelitis.
A complicated, segmented fracture of the femoral diaphysis in a dog is presented. Complications arose from multiple surgeries and subsequent osteomyelitis. Repair was staged by firstly removing all implants, secondly treating the osteomyelitis with appropriate antibiotics while spanning the cortical-deficient fracture site with a Kirschner external fixator, and finally rigid fixation of the fracture with incorporation of an ethylene oxide-sterilised intercalary cortical allo-implant. Principles of bone grafting are reviewed.
Fox
S M
SM
Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand.
Machon
R G
RG
Burbidge
H M
HM