Distraction osteogenesis versus induced membrane technique for infected tibial non-unions with segmental bone loss: a systematic review of the literature and meta-analysis of available studies.

The Mq technique, utilising internal fixation methods (plates or intramedullary nails (IMN)) for the NU site, demonstrated superior union and infection elimination rates than when using external fixation devices; this difference however did not reach statistical significance ( p = 0.84 for bone union, p = 1.0 for infection elimination) (Table 7 ).

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