Table 4.

Details of treatment related result.

Treatment variables
Mean bone defect	4.7 cm (range 2–9 cm)
Mean shortening before treatment	4.38 cm (0 cm–13.5 cm)
Number of patients who underwent bone transport followed by lengthening (gradual closure of bone defect)	08
Number of patients who underwent Acute docking and lengthening	14
Number of patients in whom Bony union was achieved	20
Number of patients who required fibulectomy	16
Mean lengthening achieved	4 cm (0–9 cm)
Mean shortening after treatment	1.5 cm (Range 0–4.5 cm)
Mean treatment index	2.1 months per cm
Mean follow up	11.3 months (8.3–22 months)
Mean treatment duration	8.2 months (7–19 months)