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Suggest Treatment For Non Union Of Leg Bone After A Fracture
My 34 year old cousin was shot on the right leg at close range in 2009 and resulted in mass loss of bone...over six months after the bone grafting in january 2010 (where 6 - 9 inches was covered), due to a non union he had a fracture and still cannot walk with his leg. What could be done and hw much would it cost....i also heard about bone transport...how much would that cost
Fri, 30 May 2014
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement, Dr. Mukesh Chugh's Response
Hi Thanks for posting This kind of nonunion with bone loss are best treated by bone transport that is Illizarov technique. It is a time taking procedudre with cumbersome device to wear (ring fixator). The cost of surgery may vary from city to city. It cost around 60-80000 rupees. Take care Dr.mukesh chugh,Orthopaedic surgeon virtual Clinic address http://bit.ly/drmchugh
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Suggest Treatment For Non Union Of Leg Bone After A Fracture
Hi Thanks for posting This kind of nonunion with bone loss are best treated by bone transport that is Illizarov technique. It is a time taking procedudre with cumbersome device to wear (ring fixator). The cost of surgery may vary from city to city. It cost around 60-80000 rupees. Take care Dr.mukesh chugh,Orthopaedic surgeon virtual Clinic address http://bit.ly/drmchugh