Articles | Volume 10, issue 2
https://doi.org/10.5194/jbji-10-155-2025
https://doi.org/10.5194/jbji-10-155-2025
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15 Apr 2025
Original full-length article |  | 15 Apr 2025

Autogenous bone graft in the management of post-osteomyelitis bone defects in children in a limited-resource setting – a retrospective cohort study with a minimum follow-up of 7 years

Antonio Loro, Fulvio Franceschi, Muhumuza M. Fisha, Emmanuel Ewochu, Geoffrey Mwanje, Annamaria Dal Lago, and Martin McNally

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Autogenous bone graft in the management of post-osteomyelitis bone defects in children in a limited-resource setting – a retrospective cohort study with a minimum follow-up of 7 years Francesca Loro and Antonio Loro https://doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.28689080.v1

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This retrospective study shows that autogenous non-vascularized bone graft is a viable option for managing post-osteomyelitis bone defects in children in low-resource settings. Bone union was achieved in all cases at the last follow-up (minimum of 7 years). Recurrence of infection was seen in two cases. Studies into this specific technique are important as it does not require super-specialized centres or skills, both of which are scarce in low-resource settings.
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