Vascularized fibula transfer for lower limb reconstruction.

Volume: 31, Issue: 3, Pages: 205 - 211
Published: Mar 1, 2011
Abstract
Massive bony defects of the lower extremity are usually the result of high-energy trauma, tumor resection, or severe sepsis. Vascularized fibular grafts are useful in the reconstruction of large skeletal defects, especially in cases of scarred and avascular recipient sites, or in patients with combined bone and soft-tissue defects. Microvascular free fibula transfer is considered the most suitable autograft for reconstruction of the middle tibia...
Paper Details
Title
Vascularized fibula transfer for lower limb reconstruction.
Published Date
Mar 1, 2011
Volume
31
Issue
3
Pages
205 - 211
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