The free vascularized fibular graft for bridging large skeletal defects of the upper extremity
Loading...
Date
Authors
Soucacos, P. N.
Korompilias, A. V.
Vekris, M. D.
Zoubos, A.
Beris, A. E.
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Abstract
Type
Type of the conference item
Journal type
peer-reviewed
Educational material type
Conference Name
Journal name
Microsurgery
Book name
Book series
Book edition
Alternative title / Subtitle
Description
Large skeletal defects of the upper extremity pose a serious clinical problem with potentially deleterious effects on both function and viability of the limb. Recent advances in the microsurgical techniques involved in free vascularized bone transfers for complex limb injuries have dramatically improved limb salvage and musculoskeletal reconstruction. This study evaluates the clinical and radiographic results of 18 patients who underwent reconstruction of large defects of the long bones of the upper extremity with free vascularized fibular bone grafts. Mean patient age was 27 years (7-43 years) and mean follow-up was 4 years (1-10 years). The results confirm the value of vascularized fibular grafts for bridging large bone defects in the upper extremity.
Description
Keywords
Adolescent, Adult, Bone Transplantation/*methods, Child, Female, Fibula/*transplantation, Follow-Up Studies, *Free Tissue Flaps, Humans, Limb Salvage/*methods, Male, Microsurgery/*methods, Postoperative Care, Treatment Outcome, Upper Extremity/*injuries/radiography/*surgery, Young Adult
Subject classification
Citation
Link
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21374713
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/store/10.1002/micr.20862/asset/20862_ftp.pdf?v=1&t=h0mctkpj&s=c8aa077673c141d82fc3110919102e2b38e0427f
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/store/10.1002/micr.20862/asset/20862_ftp.pdf?v=1&t=h0mctkpj&s=c8aa077673c141d82fc3110919102e2b38e0427f
Language
en
Publishing department/division
Advisor name
Examining committee
General Description / Additional Comments
Institution and School/Department of submitter
Πανεπιστήμιο Ιωαννίνων. Σχολή Επιστημών Υγείας. Τμήμα Ιατρικής