Septic pseudarthrosis of long bones are complications that can unfortunately occur after the consolidation of a fracture and some situations present risks of superinfection, persistent infection or mechanical failure (30-40% risk of complications) that can lead to amputation. A possible saving situation used by CRIOAC ("Centre de Référence des Infections Ostéo-Articulaires Complexes") is the use of a bone substitute impregnated with an antibiotic allowing a high local concentration of this antibiotic. The aim of this study is to evaluate the cost of management of septic pseudarthrosis with two-stage treatment and CERAMENT® and the quality of life for this patients.
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Cost evaluation
Timeframe: 24 months maximum