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Augmentation with a non-vascularized autologous fibular graft for the management of Cierny-Mader type IV chronic femoral osteomyelitis: a salvage procedure
PurposeThe study aimed to evaluate preliminary clinical and radiographic results of patients with Cierny-Mader type IV chronic femoral osteomyelitis...
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Effect of non-vascularized fibular harvest on the donor limb: radiological evaluation at a mean follow-up of twelve point eight years
PurposeThe study is aimed at evaluating the long-term (at a minimum follow-up of 10 years) impact of non-vascularized fibular harvest on the donor...
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Vascularized fibular flap and custom-made synthesis in post-traumatic ulnar diaphyseal pseudarthrosis: a case report
BackgroundAlthough isolated fractures of the ulnar shaft are considered common and relatively benign injuries, numerous complications can arise...
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Fibular Autograft as Medial Support with Proximal Humerus Locking Plate Construct in Comminuted Proximal Humerus Fractures: A Retrospective Analysis
BackgroundVarus collapse is one of the pivotal mechanisms of failure following surgical fixation of proximal humerus fractures. The aim of the...
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Outcomes of total hip arthroplasty after failed free vascularized fibular grafting for osteonecrosis of the femoral head
PurposeTotal hip arthroplasty (THA) after vascularized fibular grafting (VFG) is technically demanding with poorer outcomes compared to primary THA...
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Use of Vascularized Fibular Epiphyseal Transfer with Massive Bone Allograft for Proximal Humeral Reconstruction in Children with Bone Sarcoma
BackgroundThe vascularized fibula epiphyseal transfer provides a reconstructive option for longitudinal growth after oncologic resection of the...
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Bone reconstruction with vascularized free fibula in the treatment of osteomyelitis of the distal radius: a case series
Osteomyelitis of the distal radius and wrist with bone defect presents a reconstructive challenge. Free fibula grafts have been successfully used in...
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Nonvascularized fibular graft with locking screw fixation for metaphyseal bone loss of distal femur: biomechanical assessment validated by a clinical case series
BackgroundThe optimal modality to surgically treat significant bone loss of distal femur remains inconclusive. The objectives of the present study...
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Complication of osteo reconstruction by utilizing free vascularized fibular bone graft
The success of free vascularized fibular bone graft (FVFBG) has accelerated the osteo reconstruction which results from trauma, resection of a tumor...
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Morbidity of Early and Late Donor-Site Complications After Free Fibular Flap for Head and Neck Reconstruction: A Systematic Review
Free fibular flap has been widely used for head and neck reconstruction. However, studies on donor-site complications after free fibular flap are...
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Comparison of the clinical outcomes between vascularized bone graft and the Masquelet technique for the reconstruction of Gustilo type III open tibial fractures
BackgroundGustilo type III tibial fractures commonly involve extensive soft tissue and bony defects, requiring complex reconstructive operations....
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Autologous replacement of the head of the radius—proximal fibula versus second metatarsal base: an anatomic feasibility study
IntroductionThis study investigated the anatomic feasibility of a new surgical therapy option for radial head arthrosis using an autologous...
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Treatment options for infected bone defects in the lower extremities: free vascularized fibular graft or Ilizarov bone transport?
Abstract ObjectiveThe objective was to explore the relative indications of free vascularized fibular graft (FVFG) and Ilizarov bone transport (IBT)...
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Technique and results after immediate orthotopic replantation of extracorporeally irradiated tumor bone autografts with and without fibular augmentation in extremity tumors
BackgroundReconstruction of the skeletal defects resulting from the resection of bone tumors remains a considerable challenge and one of the...
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Proximal Tibiofibular Synostosis: Report of 2 Cases and New Surgical Technique
Proximal tibiofibular synostosis is a rare condition. It is often misdiagnosed or difficult to diagnose and its treatment is not widely known. There...
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Functional and oncological outcomes of patients with proximal humerus osteosarcoma managed by limb salvage
BackgroundOsteosarcoma is the most common primary bone malignancy in skeletally immature patients. The proximal humerus is the third most common site...
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The free vascularized fibula flap for long bone reconstruction in adults — a systematic review and regional centre experience
BackgroundThe free vascularized fibula flap (FVFF) has proven a versatile means of reconstruction since its first description. Its broad spectrum of...
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Osteocutaneous proximal fibular flap: an anatomical and computed tomographic angiographic study of skin and bone perforators
IntroductionVascularized proximal fibular epiphyseal transfer is a reconstruction method for joints and growing bones. The authors investigated the...
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Distally Based Pedicled Fibula Flap for Reconstruction of Distal Tibia After Oncological Resection: A Case Series and Review of Literature
Reconstruction of distal tibial defects pose a difficult challenge because the bone is subcutaneous and close to the tendons and neurovascular...
