Küncher Bone Suture

Küncher bone suture

The Küncher bone suture method was first learned back in 1946. Then, on the territory of modern Germany, the first ever operation to restore bone tissue through revascularization was performed. This technology has shown high efficiency and a number of other advantages. It was actively used in medicine until the mid-80s. However, after numerous experiments, the result of such a remarkable scientific achievement was questioned, as a result of which it officially ceased to be considered effective. If we fully describe the essence of bone reconstruction, using information taken from a large number of sources, we get the following brief definition. To begin with, it should be noted that this method is used to restore bone integrity with a new blood supply, and not by replacing an implant. Küncher used this technology to restore one of the end fragments of the epiphysis in the patient’s leg, which was deformed after a fracture. Before this event, there was no possibility of restoring bone structures with such clinical effectiveness where there was no stump.

Although the bone tissue is restored after this surgical procedure without rejection, its healing is quite slow. After bone reconstruction, the patient must continue to walk with a cane for 12-18 months if he is a young person. Factors that influence the duration of the bone restoration process are the patient's age and the presence of diabetes mellitus, obesity and systemic metabolic disorders. This intervention is almost always carried out with the risk of complications, including osteomyelitis, thrombosis and non-union of the bone segment.