Treatment Of Meta-diaphyseal Bone Defect In Long Bone With Titanium Mesh Cage
NCT ID: NCT06923579
Last Updated: 2025-04-11
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Basic Information
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NOT_YET_RECRUITING
20 participants
OBSERVATIONAL
2025-04-10
2028-03-25
Brief Summary
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In the late 1990s, titanium mesh cages, particularly the Harms cage, emerged as a novel solution for meta-diaphyseal bone defects. Originally developed for spinal surgery, these cages were adapted for long bone reconstruction due to their structural stability and biocompatibility. The cylindrical design of titanium mesh cages provides mechanical support while allowing for the containment of bone graft material and promoting vascular ingrowth. This technique enables effective reconstruction of segmental defects by combining the cage with cancellous bone grafts or other substitutes.
Recent studies have demonstrated promising outcomes with titanium mesh cages in treating meta-diaphyseal defects. High union rates and favorable functional results have been reported in long-term follow-ups. The method offers advantages such as immediate structural stability and adaptability to various clinical scenarios, making it a valuable option for addressing complex bone defects. However, like all techniques, it is not without limitations, including potential complications such as residual limb length discrepancies or recurrent infections in some cases. Nonetheless, titanium mesh cages represent a significant advancement in the management of challenging long bone defects.
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Detailed Description
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Open fractures are classified based on orthogonal radiographs to assess the extent and geometry of bone loss. These classifications include incomplete defects (D1), minor or subcritical complete defects (D2), and segmental or critical-sized defects (D3). Incomplete defects (D1) are further divided into D1A (\<25% cortical loss), D1B (25-75% cortical loss), and D1C (\>75% cortical loss). Minor/subcritical defects (D2) are categorized as D2A (two oblique ends allowing overlap), D2B (one oblique end and one transverse end), and D2C (two transverse ends). Segmental/critical-sized defects (D3) are classified into D3A (moderate defects, 2 to \<4 cm), D3B (major defects, 4 to \<8 cm), and D3C (massive defects, ≥8 cm). The reliability of these classifications has been assessed using Fleiss' kappa tests among independent observers.
The use of titanium mesh cages, particularly the Harms cage, emerged in the late 1990s as a novel approach for treating meta-diaphyseal bone defects. Initially developed for spinal surgery, the Harms cage was adapted for long bone reconstruction due to its structural stability and biocompatibility. These cages provide immediate mechanical support while promoting bone ingrowth, addressing many limitations of traditional methods. The porous structure facilitates vascularization and integration with surrounding bone, potentially leading to improved healing outcomes.
Titanium mesh cages offer several advantages in managing meta-diaphyseal defects. They maintain bone length, provide immediate stability, and allow for earlier weight-bearing. However, challenges such as the risk of subsidence and the need for precise surgical technique remain. Recent studies have reported high union rates and favorable functional outcomes in long-term follow-ups, suggesting that titanium mesh cages are a reliable option for treating complex long bone defects.
This case series study aims to evaluate the efficacy of titanium mesh cages in addressing meta-diaphyseal bone defects. It focuses on clinical outcomes, radiographic healing, and patient-reported functional improvements. By validating this technique, titanium mesh cages could potentially set a new standard in managing challenging bone defects in orthopedic surgery.
Conditions
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Study Design
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COHORT
PROSPECTIVE
Study Groups
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Adult patients 16 - 60 years old in both gender
Titanium Mesh Cage
the Harms cage was adapted for long bone reconstruction due to its structural stability and biocompatibility. The cage provides immediate mechanical support while allowing for bone ingrowth, addressing the limitations of traditional methods.
Advantages of the titanium mesh cage include its ability to maintain bone length, provide immediate stability, and allow for earlier weight-bearing. The porous structure facilitates vascularization and bone integration, potentially leading to improved healing outcomes
Interventions
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Titanium Mesh Cage
the Harms cage was adapted for long bone reconstruction due to its structural stability and biocompatibility. The cage provides immediate mechanical support while allowing for bone ingrowth, addressing the limitations of traditional methods.
Advantages of the titanium mesh cage include its ability to maintain bone length, provide immediate stability, and allow for earlier weight-bearing. The porous structure facilitates vascularization and bone integration, potentially leading to improved healing outcomes
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Defect Location: Meta-diaphyseal defects in long bones (femur, tibia, humerus)
* Defect Size: Critical-sized defects ≥2 cm in length
* Case Type: Both acute (traumatic/post-traumatic) and chronic (osteomyelitis, non-union) presentations
Exclusion Criteria
* Infection: Active local or systemic infection (e.g., unresolved osteomyelitis, sepsis)
* Host Status: Severe immunocompromise or systemic conditions contraindicating surgery (e.g., uncontrolled diabetes, renal failure)
* Prior Interventions: Previous failed reconstruction attempts with persistent instability
16 Years
60 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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Assiut University
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Mohamed Adel Ragab Mohamed
Assissant lecturer
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References
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Feltri P, Solaro L, Di Martino A, Candrian C, Errani C, Filardo G. Union, complication, reintervention and failure rates of surgical techniques for large diaphyseal defects: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Sci Rep. 2022 Jun 1;12(1):9098. doi: 10.1038/s41598-022-12140-5.
Attias N, Thabet AM, Prabhakar G, Dollahite JA, Gehlert RJ, DeCoster TA. Management of extra-articular segmental defects in long bone using a titanium mesh cage as an adjunct to other methods of fixation: a multicentre report of 17 cases. Bone Joint J. 2018 May 1;100-B(5):646-651. doi: 10.1302/0301-620X.100B5.BJJ-2017-0817.R2.
Klezl Z, Bagley CA, Bookland MJ, Wolinsky JP, Rezek Z, Gokaslan ZL. Harms titanium mesh cage fracture. Eur Spine J. 2007 Dec;16 Suppl 3(Suppl 3):306-10. doi: 10.1007/s00586-007-0377-z. Epub 2007 May 12.
Cobos JA, Lindsey RW, Gugala Z. The cylindrical titanium mesh cage for treatment of a long bone segmental defect: description of a new technique and report of two cases. J Orthop Trauma. 2000 Jan;14(1):54-9. doi: 10.1097/00005131-200001000-00011.
Solomon LB, Callary SA, Boopalan PR, Chakrabarty A, Costi JJ, Howie DW. Impaction bone grafting of segmental bone defects in femoral non-unions. Acta Orthop Belg. 2013 Feb;79(1):64-70.
Einhorn TA, Gerstenfeld LC. Fracture healing: mechanisms and interventions. Nat Rev Rheumatol. 2015 Jan;11(1):45-54. doi: 10.1038/nrrheum.2014.164. Epub 2014 Sep 30.
Rosslenbroich SB, Oh CW, Kern T, Mukhopadhaya J, Raschke MJ, Kneser U, Krettek C. Current Management of Diaphyseal Long Bone Defects-A Multidisciplinary and International Perspective. J Clin Med. 2023 Sep 29;12(19):6283. doi: 10.3390/jcm12196283.
Tetsworth KD, Burnand HG, Hohmann E, Glatt V. Classification of Bone Defects: An Extension of the Orthopaedic Trauma Association Open Fracture Classification. J Orthop Trauma. 2021 Feb 1;35(2):71-76. doi: 10.1097/BOT.0000000000001896.
Other Identifiers
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Meta-diaphyseal Bone Defect
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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