EVALUATING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE ILIZAROV TECHNIQUE FOR INFECTED FEMORAL NON-UNION IN PEDIATRICS AND ADULT PATIENTS
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Ilizarov technique, femoral non-union, infection control, bone regeneration, pediatric orthopedics
Abstract
Introduction: The Ilizarov technique is very a unique method of treatment of infected femoral non-unions as it combines both infection control and bone healing. This type of therapy has risen in popularity because it can be used in children and adult patients with equal success.
Objectives: The purpose of the study is To assess the outcome of the Ilizarov technique in terms of bone union and infection in infected femoral non-unions.
Materials and Methods: The present study was carried out at multiple centers including Rawal Institute of Health Sciences, Pakistan and Department of Orthopaedics, Foundation University and Medical College Islamabad, Pakistan in the duration from June, 2023 to November, 2024. Ilizarov technique was used in treating infected femoral non-unions. These hypotheses were based on radiological union, infection clearance, and functional recovery.
Results: The union rate was 92%, and the infection was eradicated in patients in 89% of cases. Patients who were children had shortened recovery periods. Other challenges involved pin-tract infections, which occurred in 12 percent of cases but were moderate and could be handled.
Conclusion: The Ilizarov technique offers satisfactory results for the treatment of infected femoral non-unions and helps in the recovery of the patient’s functionality.
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Shahid Iqbal
District Orthopaedic Surgeon, Department of Orthopaedics, Mian Rashid Hussain Shaheed Memorial Hospital (MRHSM) Pabbi, Nowshera, Pakistan
Naveed Gul
Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Fellow AO Trauma (UK), Rawal Institute of Health Sciences Islamabad, Pakistan
Shams ur Rehman
Associate Professor Orthopaedic, Medical Teaching Institute Lady Reading Hospital Peshawar, Pakistan
Zamin Abbas
Senior Registrar, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, HBS General Hospital, Pakistan
Muhammad Shehryar Zia
Senior Registrar, Department of Orthopaedics, Foundation University and Medical College Islamabad, Pakistan
Kamran Asghar
Associate Professor, Department of Orthopaedics, Foundation University and Medical College Islamabad, Pakistan