Paediatric infected non-union of an open femoral diaphyseal fracture: the role of temporary locking plate and bone graft substitute

Kow, Ren Yi and Ab Rahman, Zamri and Chooi, Leng Low and Mor Japar Khan, Ed Simor Khan and Jaya Kumar, Ruben (2018) Paediatric infected non-union of an open femoral diaphyseal fracture: the role of temporary locking plate and bone graft substitute. Orthopedic Research Online Journal, 3 (4). pp. 1-4. ISSN 2576-8875

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Abstract

Chronic osteomyelitis is a complication of open fractures in children especially in rural areas. It is difficult to treat, and it may lead to infected non-union. We present a case of an open fracture Gustillo-Anderson grade IIIa complicated with chronic osteomyelitis. He presented with non-union six months post-trauma after the initial surgical debridement and bone resection. He was subsequently treated successfully with a temporary 3.5mm locking plate and synthetic bone graft. A temporary locking plate can stabilize the fracture site and provide additional advantage in terms of wound management and earlier joint motion in comparison with external fixation and cast.

Item Type:	Article (Case Report)
Additional Information:	5579/64153
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Infected non-union; Osteomyelitis; Locking plate; Bone graft substitute
Subjects:	R Medicine > RD Surgery > RD701 Orthopedics
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Medicine > Department of Department of Orthopaedics, Traumatology & Rehabilitation Kulliyyah of Medicine
Depositing User:	DR ED SIMOR KHAN KHAN
Date Deposited:	22 Oct 2018 15:10
Last Modified:	22 Oct 2018 15:10
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/64153

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