Case report demonstrates replacement of a 25-centimetre femoral shaft defect in an injured motorcyclist, highlighting the essential role of retained periosteum in bone regeneration.
A motor-cyclist's temporary loss of ten inches (25 centimetres) of femoral shaft and its replacement are recorded. 2. The mechanism of injury is considered. 3. The management of extensive bone loss is discussed. 4. Attention is drawn to the importance of retained periosteum and its contribution to healing in such injuries.
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