From: Outcomes of Ilizarov ring fixation in recalcitrant infected tibial non-unions – a prospective study
Problems | Number of patients | |
---|---|---|
Poor regenerate | 2 | |
Delayed appearance of regenerate | 12 | |
Pin tract infection | All | |
Obstacles | ||
Infection needing change of frame/Wire | 4 | |
Wire breakage | 7 | |
Re-fracture | 1 | |
True complications | ||
Chronic Osteomyelitis | *6 | |
Septic arthritis | 2 | |
Persistent infection | 4 |