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Latest Advances in Biologic Augmentation for Rotator Cuff Repair: Clinical Evidence in Yemeni Patients? 6709d

Yasin Al-Qudsi
Jul 24, 2025
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Yasin Al-Qudsi
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Jul 24, 2025 4:25 PM
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Colleagues, I have a challenging case: a 45-year-old male with a distal tibia shaft fracture that has developed a persistent non-union 9 months post-intramedullary nailing. He has significant pain and limited weight-bearing. What are your preferred management strategies for such complex non-unions, especially considering the local challenges in Sana'a? Would you consider revision nailing, plate fixation, or a biological augmentation technique? Any advice on the diagnostic workup to identify underlying causes would also be appreciated.
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Ismail Ja'far
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Jul 24, 2025 4:25 PM
Regarding the non-union, Dr. Ja'far, I'd first get a CT scan to assess the fracture gap and hardware position. If there's a significant gap or malalignment, revision surgery with robust internal fixation (plate or longer nail) and bone grafting (autograft from iliac crest if possible) is often necessary. Consider checking for infection markers, which are crucial in our context.

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