Synopsis Chronic osteomyelitis is a frequent complication after compound fractures of the lower extremity. The aim of the present study is to evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety of latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap (stage I) combined with iliac bone flap (stage II) in the treatment of chronic osteomyelitis of the lower extremity. This week’s “MED FACT” discusses a clinical trial from Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research, “Combined application of latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap and iliac bone flap in the treatment of chronic osteomyelitis of the lower extremity”.
Authors: Jihui Ju, Lei Li, Rong Zhou and Ruixing Hou Key Takeaways: Combined usage of stage I latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap and stage II iliac bone flap grafting is an efficacious and safe surgical technique. Objective: To evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety of latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap…
