Management of Bone Failure in Fracture of the Distal Region of the Femur Using the Masquelet Technique with Fibula Graft Associated with Iliac-Crest Graft: Report of Two Cases^[*]

Abstract

Two cases of bone failure after fracture of the distal region of the femur treated with the Masquelet technique are presented. The first case involves acute bone loss, and the second, pseudarthrosis. The proper management of these lesions led to consolidation and a good functional result.

Keywords

bone graft - pseudarthrosis - femur fractures

^* Work developed at the Orthopedics and Traumatology Service, Hospital Maria AméliaLins, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil.

Publication History

Received: 06 September 2019

Accepted: 02 March 2020

Article published online:
10 June 2020

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