Single stage reconstruction of segmental skeletal defects by bone graft in a synthetic membrane.

Introduction: Segmental skeletal defects are very difficult to treat. The current options are lengthy procedures, require more than one surgery and plagued with many complications. The aim of this study is to assess the results of bone graft in surgicel as a synthetic membrane for reconstruction of segmental skeletal defects in one stage surgery.

Reconstruction of infected nonunion of the distal humerus by Ilizarov external fixator.

Background: Infected nonunion of the distal humerus represents a true challenge as the fragment is usually small and difficult for fixation. The aim of the present study is to assess the results of Ilizarov external fixator in management of infected nonunion of the distal third humerus.

Material And Methods: Twenty-three patients with infected nonunion of the distal humerus were included in this study.

Unhappy triad in limb reconstruction: Management by Ilizarov method.

Aim: To evaluate the results of the Ilizarov method in management of cases with bone loss, soft tissue loss and infection.

Methods: Twenty eight patients with severe leg trauma complicated by bone loss, soft tissue loss and infection were managed by distraction osteogenesis in our institution. After radical debridement of all the infected and dead tissues the Ilizarov frame was applied, corticotomy was done and bone transport started.

Hemi-wedge osteotomy in the management of large angular deformities around the knee joint.

Background: Angular deformity around the knee joint is a common orthopedic problem. Many options are available for the management of such problem with varying degrees of success and failure. The aim of the present study was to assess the results of hemi-wedge osteotomy in the management of big angular deformities about the knee joint.

Management of segmental skeletal defects by the induced membrane technique.

Background: Surgical reconstruction of segmental skeletal defects represents a true challenge for the orthopedic surgeons. Recently, Masquelet et al. described a two-stage technique for reconstruction of bone defects, known as the induced membrane technique.

Results of the percutaneous pinning of proximal humerus fractures with a modified palm tree technique.

Purpose: Many techniques are available for closed reduction and percutaneous fixation of proximal humeral fractures. The palm tree technique was described by Kapandji in 1989. In that technique three curved wires are inserted through one hole at the V-shaped insertion of the deltoid muscle.