What is the optimal management (Masquelet technique, bone transport) of postinfective bone defects in different long bones (tibia, femur, humerus, etc.)? How does this vary by type of defect (conical vs. cylindrical)?

What is the optimal management (Masquelet technique, bone transport) of postinfective bone defects in different long bones (tibia, femur, humerus, etc.)? How does this vary by type of defect (conical vs. cylindrical)?

Authors: Janet Conway, Stephen Quinnan

RECOMMENDATION: The type of defect (cylindrical vs. conical) was not determined to be relevant to the treatment method. Instead, optimal management of partial vs. full segmental defects is relevant. Each long bone requires different preferred methods of stabilization.

LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Moderate

DELEGATE VOTE: Agree: 95%, Disagree: 0%, Abstain: 5% (Unanimous, Strongest Consensus)

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