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M. P. Magadum, C. M. Basavaraj Yadav, M. S. Phaneesha and L. J. Ramesh, “Acute Compression and Lengthening by the Ilizarov Technique for Infected Nonunion of the Tibia with Large Bone Defects,” Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery, Vol. 14, No. 3, 2006, pp. 273-279.

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• TITLE: Transverse Incision for the Management of Infected Non-Unions of Tibia

  AUTHORS: Mussa Wardak, Emal Wardak, Ajmal Wardak

  KEYWORDS: Transverse Incision, Infected Nonunions, Ilizarov

  JOURNAL NAME: Surgical Science, Vol.3 No.5, May 24, 2012

  ABSTRACT: We are describing a transverse incision that we have found very useful in performing surgical procedures where the fractured site needs freshening, excision of the necrotic bones or shortening. Operative procedures using this technique have been extensively used by us since 1980 and we have registered 1187 cases with average follow up of 10 years. The incision is transverse and can be performed in any part of leg and extends from 1 cm lateral to anterior border of the tibia and runs medially till 1 cm medial to medial border of tibia. The incision allows adequate visualization of the interested area, less of periosteal stripping, ease of closure, no post operative wound dehiscence and cosmetically very much acceptable.