Publications by authors named "Yehuda Weil"
Osteotomy Site Venting Enhances Femoral Bone Consolidation With Magnetic Intramedullary Lengthening Nails.
Clin Orthop Relat Res
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- Magnetic intramedullary lengthening nailing offers advantages over external fixation for femoral bone lengthening, such as reducing discomfort and minimizing risks of infections and muscle issues.
- A retrospective study aimed to investigate whether venting the femoral intramedullary canal enhances bone regeneration quality and affects complication rates compared to nonventing procedures.
- The study analyzed 61 femoral lengthening surgeries and evaluated outcomes like bone healing time and complications, revealing that the relationship between venting and consolidation of bone remains uncertain.
Background: Surgery to achieve long bone lengthening and deformity correction in skeletally immature patients is traditionally performed through external fixators. The incidence of infection during treatment is high. Hydrotherapy is highly beneficial during external fixation management, but the infection rates may impact its utilization.
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