These are areas of bone that have been damaged or lost due to trauma, infection, surgery, or disease, which may compromise the stability, function, and/or integrity of the affected bone. These defects vary in size and severity and can be partial (affecting only a portion of the bone) or segmental (involving the loss of an entire bone segment). Accurate diagnosis is essential to plan reconstruction, prevent deformities, and restore the function of the affected limb.
Treatment depends on the size, location, underlying cause, and the patient’s overall condition.
