Use of the induced membrane technique for long bone reconstruction in low-resource settings

The induced membrane technique is a simple and effective method for reconstructing bone defects in limbs. It is suited to low resource settings, if sufficient care is taken in preparing and performing the technique. Key points for the success of this procedure are described here. In austere environm...

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Published inMédecine et santé tropicales (Montrouge, France) Vol. 29; no. 2; p. 127
Main Authors Mathieu, L, Masquelet, A C
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
French
Published France 01.05.2019
Subjects
Bone and Bones - injuries
Bone and Bones - surgery
Bone Diseases - microbiology
Bone Diseases - surgery
Bone Transplantation - methods
Guided Tissue Regeneration - methods
Health Resources
Humans
Membranes
bone defect
Masquelet technique
induced membrane
bone reconstruction
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Summary:The induced membrane technique is a simple and effective method for reconstructing bone defects in limbs. It is suited to low resource settings, if sufficient care is taken in preparing and performing the technique. Key points for the success of this procedure are described here. In austere environments, its use is mostly limited by possibilities for treatment of bone infection, but also by access to surgical cement and available bone stock. Alternatives for overcoming these last two obstacles are presented.
ISSN:2261-2211
DOI:10.1684/mst.2019.0889