Intramedullary Bone Transport Nail for the Treatment of Segmental Tibial Bone Defect After Acute Traumatic Bone Loss.

J Orthop TraumaSep 19, 2026

John A Scolaro

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Case in brief

A young patient presented with a 67 mm diaphyseal tibial defect following an open tibial shaft fracture. The reconstruction was successfully achieved using a medullary bone transport nail, which facilitated distraction osteogenesis. Preoperative templating and careful surgical planning were essential for the effective movement of the bone segment across the defect.

Diagnostic / clinical pearl

Successful reconstruction of significant tibial defects can be achieved using medullary bone transport nails, emphasizing the importance of preoperative planning.

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