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- The acute Masquelet technique is introduced as a new method for treating bone defects in open lower leg fractures during the critical early phase.
- Seven Japanese patients were analyzed, resulting in successful bone union in all cases, despite one instance of deep infection.
- The technique showed promise as a primary treatment option, leading to pain-free recovery and improved mobility for all patients.
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Introduction: The reconstruction of bone defects of open lower leg fractures is challenging, and there is no established treatment strategy to date, especially in the acute phase. We report herein an 'acute Masquelet technique' for reconstructing bone defects of open lower limb fractures as the primary treatment in the acute phase.
Patients And Methods: We retrospectively analyzed the outcomes of seven lower limbs of the seven Japanese patients (five males, two females, aged 24-76 years [mean 53 years]) who underwent the acute Masquelet technique for open fractures with bone defects. We evaluated postsurgical complications including deep infection, absorption of grafted bone, and the final result of the bone union.
Results: Deep infection occurred in one of the seven limbs (14%). There was no case with absorption of grafted bone in our series. We have treated two patients who needed additional surgery for delayed bone union. Bone union was eventually obtained in all seven limbs. All of the patients became pain-free and could walk without a cane.
Conclusion: The 'acute Masquelet technique' was quite useful for reconstructing bone defects of open lower limb fractures as the primary treatment in the acute phase. We believe that this is one of the options that might be successful in the treatment of open lower limb fractures.
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