Management of Osseous Defects of the Tibia Utilizing Orthofix Hexapod Circular External Fixator: A Technique Guide-An Orthoplastic Approach for Combined Soft Tissue and Osseous Defects.

Malunions, nonunions, avascular necrosis, neoplasms, and osteomyelitis of the tibia can be difficult limb salvage cases to manage, especially when large bone defects are present. This article aims to demonstrate the orthoplastic limb salvage options that the authors use with bone transport using the Orthofix TrueLok-Hexapod system (Orthofix Medical Inc, Lewisville, TX, USA).