Bone transport using semicircular Ilizarov ring fixator in the treatment of the infected nonunion of the humerus: A case report

Abstract

Bone transport using the Ilizarov technique has been one of the most popular techniques in treating fracture with significant bone defect. However, pain and joint stiffness following Ilizarov fixation are few of the wellknown complications. We report a case of a 23-year-old gentleman with a closed left humeral diaphyseal fracture following a traffic accident who underwent plating of the left humerus which was later complicated with infected nonunion. He was then treated with corticotomy and bone lengthening using the semicircular Ilizarov ring fixator. Good clinical and functional outcomes were observed during transportation period (elbow flexion 10° to 90°) with minimal complications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]