Outcome of Bone Transport Using Ilizarov External Fixator in Infected Non-union of Tibia with Large Bone Defects: Comparison of Those with 5-10 cm Bone Defect with Those Having ≥ 11 cm Bone Defect.

Background: Ilizarov external fixation has become the treatment of choice for infected non-union of tibia. Varying degrees of bone loss and different strategies of treatment in the published reports make comparing outcomes difficult. This study hopes to bridge this gap in the literature by focussing exclusively on bone transport in patients with bone loss of 5 cm or more.