Distal Tibial Bone Defect Treated with Bone Transport Using Two Proximal Osteotomy Sites

Large bone and soft tissue defects present a challenging problem for limb salvage surgeons. Bone transport is a powerful technique that restores normal autologous bone to the defect site but can be a long process. Using two osteotomy sites allows for more rapid recovery of length and is well tolerated. Bone transport can often be used to close soft tissue defects, reducing the need for free tissue transfer.