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From: Reconstruction of massive tibial defect caused by osteomyelitis using induced membrane followed by trifocal bone transport technique: a retrospective study and our experience

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A An 43-year-old male patient with posttraumatic osteomyelitis of the right tibia. B–E After three previous debridement operations, there was a defect of 8.0 cm and filled with PMMA spacer. The soft tissue defect was covered by latissimus dorsi flap. F Two months after bifocal bone transport using monolateral external fixator. G, H External fixator was removed with excellent bone result assessed by ASAMI system 3 years after removal of external fixator. I–K Radiograph and general appearance at last visit with excellent functional result

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