Can Antibiotic-mixed Polymethyl Methacrylate-wrapped Intramedullary Nail be used for Post Nailing Infected Tibial Non-union as Definitive Treatment?
Journal Title: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC STUDY - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 5
Abstract
Introduction: Standard protocol for the management of intramedullary infected ununited fracture of tibial shaft is implantation of suitable antibiotic-impregnated bone cement-coated nail to eradicate infection followed by definitive interlocking intramedullary fixation within 6 weeks. Materials and Methods: A total of 23 (M = 17, F = 6) unilateral cases of mean age 32.6 years (ranges 15-68 years) are included in this prospective study. Initially, 14 had closed and 9 had open fractures. Pre-operative culture showed Staphylococcus aureus in 21 cases, and two had mixed infection of S. aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. All were sensitive to Vancomycin. About 6 mm V nail with Herzog bend was used. 4 g vancomycin in 40 g methyl methacrylate polymer was used to wrap the nail after mixing. Medullary canals are reamed and thoroughly washed and prepared nails are introduced in the medullary canal. After 2 weeks, patients are permitted to bear weight with patellar tendon bearing cast. Nails are removed with union usually 4 months after insertion. Results: Average follow-up was 30 months (range 7-63 months), and results at 1 year are produced. 20 achieve control of infection within 5 weeks, and in 2 cases, the same procedure was repeated and infection controlled. One case who failed to achieve control of infection was subjected to distraction histogenesis. Eventually, 22 of the 23 infection-free non-union united. However, in one case, larger-sized interlocking nail was applied. Ankle and knee joint movements show terminal 10% restrictions. According to Kelman and Borner scoring protocol, results are finally graded as 9, 12, 0, and 2 for excellent, good, fair, and poor, respectively. In initial 3 cases, final cement nail removal was a problem. Conclusion: This cost-effective protocol is very simple and can be done in any setup. Further study is proposed.
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Amiya Kumar Bera, Amarendra Nath Roy, Jitendra Nath Pal, Shubhendu Das, Ujjal Bhakat, Wasim Bari
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