Combined external fixation frames and autologous bone graft reconstruction in thumb proximal phalanx bone loss: A case series
We believe that our combined approach of iliac crest bone grafting and independently constructed external fixation frame achieves restoration of bone and digit length with simultaneous fracture reduction and stabilization in cases with significant bony destruction.
Authors
- Ciarán Hurley (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7096-8354)
- Sean Curran (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9544-5963)
- Safwat Ibrahim
- Jamal El-Deib
Institutions
- Riyadh Armed Forces Hospital (SA)
- Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (IE)
- Beaumont Hospital (IE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- JPRAS Open
- Published
- 2026-01-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpra.2026.01.019
- Primary Topic
- Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00