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Allo-implant reconstruction of a femoral fracture following osteomyelitis

Authors: Burbidge HM, Machon RG, Fox SM
Publication: New Zealand Veterinary Journal, Volume 39, Issue 3, pp 99-104, Sep 1991
Publisher: Taylor and Francis

Animal type: Companion animal, Dog
Subject Terms: Skeletal/bone/cartilage, Fractures, Disease/defect, Instruments/equipment/technique, Locomotor, Surgery
Article class: Clinical Communication

Abstract: A complicated, segmented fracture of the femoral diaphysis in a dog is presented. Complications arose from multiple surgeries and subsequent osteomyelitis. Repair was staged by firstly removing all implants, secondly treating the osteomyelitis with appropriate antibiotics while spanning the cortical-deficient fracture site with a Kirschner external fixator, and finally rigid fixation of the fracture with incorporation of an ethylene oxide-sterilised intercalary cortical allo-implant. Principles of bone grafting are reviewed.

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