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The Masquelet technique implies the insertion of cement spacer loaded with or without antibiotics.
Such an approach maintains the space of reconstruction.
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Pelissier P, Masquelet A, Bareille R, et al. Induced membranes secrete growth factors including vascular and osteoinductive factors, and could stimulate bone regeneration. J Orthop Res. 2004;22:73–9.
Masquelet A, Beque T. The concept of induced membrane for reconstruction of long bone defects. Orthop Clin North Am. 2010;41:27–37.
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Giannoudis, P.V. (2011). Masquelet Technique for Distal Tibial Infected Non-union. In: Giannoudis, P. (eds) Practical Procedures in Elective Orthopaedic Surgery. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-85729-814-0_28
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