Infected non-union status post forearm fracture fixation is a challenge to treat and may be associated with unpredictable outcomes. The management of such a case involving a 71-year-old female suffering from Parkinson's disease is reported herein. The patient referred to our unit for a second opinion while she was under consideration for amputation at her local hospital. Utilising the two stage Masquelet technique successful limb salvage and excellent function were achieved.
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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8640105 | PMC |
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tcr.2021.100562 | DOI Listing |
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