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Patient Case History: Erin

Bone Transport and then Nailing of the tibia

Pre-Op

Patient Surgeon: S. Robert Rozbruch
Erin developed a 6cm bone defect in her tibia resulting from a nonunion with dead bone. She had pain.

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Post-Op

Dr. Rozbruch performed a bone transport with a TSF. The frame was on for 2 months after which an intramedullary rod was inserted and the frame was removed.

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Follow-Up

The bone healed well with the rod in place. Erin has no limitations.

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