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Reconstruction of Bone Defects After Osteomyelitis with Nonvascularized Fibular Graft

Sandeep Patwardhan, Ashok Shyam, Rustom Adi Mody, Parag Sancheti, Rujuta Mehta, Hardik Agrawat

Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery · 2013 · 35 citations · 33 references

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Abstract

This series illustrates the potential benefits of staged sequestrectomy and nonvascular fibular grafting for the treatment of gap nonunion following osteomyelitis in children. The procedure is simple, does not require specialized training or equipment, and has a low complication rate.

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