Interest of nailing associated with the Masquelet technique in reconstruction of bone defect.

Introduction: The Masquelet technique based on induced membrane is performed in two stages, first with generally an external fixator which is more and more relayed by an internal fixator. The aim of this study is to assess the results of stabilization by using intramedullary nailing from the first stage.

Patients And Methods: Nine patients were treated for a bone defect concerning 8 femurs and one tibia.

Reconstruction of traumatic bone loss using the induced membrane technique: preliminary results about 11 cases.

Introduction: The use of Masquelet technique is a serious option to consider for biologic reconstruction of severe bone loss. Here is exposed a continuous and prospective study on bone loss management using that technique. The aims of this study were to assess epidemiology of bone loss due either to trauma or to non-unions and to give preliminary results.

Open Anterior Dislocation of the Hip in Togo.

Anterior traumatic dislocations of the hip are much less common than posterior dislocations. To date, 14 cases of open anterior dislocation of the hip associated with such injuries, acetabular and femoral head fractures and femoral vascular and nerve damage have been reported. We present a case of a 23-year-old male who sustained open anterior dislocation of the hip with ipsilateral fracture of the greater trochanter after an accident on the public highway.