title: Management of traumatic bone loss in the lower extremity.
abstract: Segmental bone loss represents a difficult clinical entity for the treating orthopedic surgeon. This article discusses the various treatment modalities available for limb reconstruction, with a focus on the indications, potential complications, and the outcomes of available treatment options.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Temple University School of Medicine, 3401 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140, USA. Electronic address: pspipitone@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Paul S
authors.initials: PS
authors.lastname: Pipitone
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Temple University School of Medicine, 3401 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140, USA.
authors.forename: Saqib
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Rehman
mesh_terms: D001852:Bone Lengthening / Q000379:methods; D016025:Bone Transplantation; D064595:Composite Tissue Allografts; D003646:Debridement / Q000379:methods; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D007869:Leg Injuries / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery*; D019857:Osteogenesis, Distraction; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures; D016879:Salvage Therapy; D007507:Therapeutic Irrigation
keywords: Critical sized defects; Limb reconstruction; Lower extremity trauma; Segmental bone loss