The Masquelet technique combined with the muscle flap for use in emergency management of acute Gustilo type III trauma of the lower limb with segmental bone loss:Case series

Abstract

The muscle flap is synergistic with the Masquelet technique in the emergency management of severe complex fractures. The combination of both techniques in emergency surgery demonstrates an alternative option for the treatment of acute Gustilo type III trauma of the lower limb with segmental bone loss, which can effectively prevent bone infection and amputation. We also demonstrate that firm fixation is key to the Masquelet technique.