Case report: Forearm infected non-united fracture managed with the Masquelet technique in a 71-year-old female patient

Abstract

Infected non-union status post forearm fracture fixation is a challenge to treat and may be associated with unpredictable outcomes. The management of such a case involving a 71-year-old female suffering from Parkinson's disease is reported herein. The patient referred to our unit for a second opinion while she was under consideration for amputation at her local hospital. Utilising the two stage Masquelet technique successful limb salvage and excellent function were achieved.

Keywords

• Forearm
• Infected non-union
• Masquelet
• Cement spacer
• RIA graft