Plate-Assisted Bone Segment Transport With a Remote-Control led Magnetic Intramedullary Nail

摘要

Several techniques are available in the treatment of large segmental bone defects. Bone transport is a very reliable method of reconstruction but is usually performed with the use of an external fixator, which can have significant drawbacks. This article describes a new method of bone transport using a magnetic internal lengthening nail combined with a plate to reconstruct a segmental bone defect in a distal femur. It is promising to be able to perform bone transport using an all-internal technique while avoiding an external fixator. The surgical technique and methods to avoid pitfalls are described.