What are the alternatives to segmental resection in septic non-union?

Authors: Arnold Suda, Stephen Quinnan, Brendan Gleason

RECOMMENDATION: Surgical alternatives to segmental resection include bone grafting, unroofing, decortication, distraction osteogenesis or intramedullary reaming to address the site of osteomyelitis. All dead bone and soft tissue should be removed.

LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Limited

DELEGATE VOTE: Agree: 91%, Disagree: 0%, Abstain: 9% (Super Majority, Strong Consensus)

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