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From: Matched comparative study of trifocal bone transport versus induced membrane followed by trifocal bone transport in the treatment of segmental tibial defects caused by posttraumatic osteomyelitis

Fig. 2

A A 53-year-old male patient with posttraumatic osteomyelitis of the right tibia. After previous debridement operations, there was a defect of 6.1 cm and filled with PMMA spacer. B,C The PMMA spacer was removed 4 weeks later and the trifocal bone transport was started. D Docking was reached at 42 days after bone transport on X-ray. E,F Satisfied regenerates on both distracted area and docking union were achieved 92 days the docking contact. G General appearance before the removal of the external fixator with excellent functional result. H Radiograph appearance with an excellent bone result at 26 months after the removal of external fixator

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BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders

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