Publications by authors named "Shu Heng-Sheng"
The repair of various segmental tibial bone defects continues to be a challenging part of many reconstructive procedures. Many methods have been tried to repair the defects, followed by many complications and the results may be unsatisfied. Since 2001 Zuk et al.
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- Open ankle fractures are common but have distinct features that require specific treatment methods, including immediate internal fixation and thorough wound care to prevent infections.
- A study analyzed 96 patients who underwent surgery, following most of them for an average of 35 months, and found that primary wound healing occurred in 65 patients, with some experiencing complications such as necrosis and infections.
- Results showed an average healing time of 13 weeks and a high mean AOFAS score of 90.4, indicating effective recovery despite the unique challenges presented by open ankle fractures.