Management of traumatic bone defects: Metaphyseal versus diaphyseal defects

Taco J. Blokhuis*

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Abstract

Although bone defects after trauma appear in different locations and forms, many clinicians have adopted a single strategy to deal with any defect. In this overview, a distinction is made between metaphyseal, or cancellous defects, and diaphyseal, or cortical defects. The treatment goals and background of these two types of defects are discussed in order to describe the difference in strategy and hence the difference in treatment method. (C) 2017 Published by Elsevier Ltd.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)S91-S93
Number of pages3
JournalInjury-International Journal of the Care of the Injured
Volume48
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jun 2017

Keywords

  • Bone defect
  • Bone substitute
  • Induced membrane technique
  • RIA
  • INDUCED MEMBRANE TECHNIQUE
  • ANGIOGENIC GROWTH-FACTORS
  • CASE SERIES
  • BIOACTIVE GLASS
  • DIAMOND CONCEPT
  • ILIAC CREST
  • CELLS
  • FRACTURES
  • CEMENT
  • GRAFT

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