Management of Bone Loss in Orthopaedic Surgery Using the Masquelet Technique or Transport Nails

This is a single-center prospective observational study comparing two techniques for reconstructing bone loss in the lower limbs. The aim of the study was to compare the results of reconstructions using the Masquelet technique with reconstructions using electromagnetic transport nails. The primary endpoint was time to bone healing. This study is the first prospective descriptive study of electromagnetic transport nails.

NCT Number	NCT07389681
Lead Sponsor	University Hospital, Bordeaux
Conditions	Critical-size Bone Defect
Enrollment	250 participants
Start Date	2026-04-27
Primary Completion	2029-03 (estimated)
Study Completion	2034-03 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-06-05