title: Masquelet technique for treatment of segmental bone loss in the upper extremity.
abstract: A relatively simple technique to address large segmental bone defects in the upper extremity is described, along with a case example.
authors: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL.
authors: Alan J
authors: AJ
authors: Micev
authors: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL. Electronic address: dkalaino@nmh.org.
authors: David M
authors: DM
authors: Kalainov
authors: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL.
authors: Alexander P
authors: AP
authors: Soneru
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D001860:Bone Plates; D001862:Bone Resorption / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D016025:Bone Transplantation / Q000379:methods*; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003646:Debridement / Q000379:methods; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005543:Forearm Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D005599:Fractures, Ununited / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006085:Graft Survival; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009104:Multiple Trauma / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D011859:Radiography; D011885:Radius Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D018570:Risk Assessment; D014458:Ulna Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D014945:Wound Healing / Q000502:physiology
keywords: Induced membrane; Masquelet technique; bone grafting; osteomyelitis; segmental bone defect