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01.03.2006 | Case Report
Reimplantation of a segment of humeral metaphysis in a type IIIA open fracture
verfasst von:
J. J. Panisello, V. Canales, A. Herrera, L. Herrero
Erschienen in:
European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology
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Ausgabe 1/2006
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Abstract
Segmental bone loss associated with high-energy trauma is a challenging problem for the physician. In majority of the cases, autogenous bone graft can be used successfully; however, reimplantation of extruded fragments has the benefits of maintaining skeletal length and avoiding the morbidity of the autogenous bone harvest. We report the case of a 17-year-old boy that had an open fracture of his left arm with an extruded fragment of 8 cm, which was successfully reimplanted.