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