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Fig. 2 | BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders

Fig. 2

From: Induced membrane technique for the treatment of chronic hematogenous tibia osteomyelitis

Fig. 2

Case 8, 6 Y, Redness and painful left tibia for 3 M. The patient had a history of a fall 2 weeks before the illness; however, fracture and skin breakdown were not noted. Bone reconstruction was performed with an allograft. a: X-ray revealed bone destruction of the distal tibia; b: Implanted with PMMA cement and fixed with plate after debridement; c: X-ray revealed bone union 3 months after grafting; d: The bone defects were completely healed, and fixation was removed after 18 months

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