Free Vascularized Fibular Graft Following Bone Tumour Resection and for Aseptic Necrosis of Femoral Head.

Free Vascularized Fibular Graft for Distal Tibial and Ankle Arthrodesis

The free vascularized fibular graft (FVFG) to the tibia was first described by Taylor et al in 1975.1 Since then, the operation has evolved to include transfer of adjacentmuscle, and in 1983 Chen andYandescribedanosteocutaneousflap.2These advancements have provided a limb-sparing option to those patients once destined for amputation. Indications for these procedures now include trauma, chronic ...

Indications for free vascularized fibular grafting for the treatment of osteonecrosis of the femoral head

BACKGROUND The present study aimed to determine the indications for free vascularized fibular grafting for the treatment of osteonecrosis of the femoral head. METHODS Seventy-one hips (60 patients) were clinically followed for a minimum of 3 years. Average follow-up period was 7 years. Etiologies were alcohol abuse in 31 hips, steroid use in 27, idiopathic in 7 and trauma in 6. Preoperative s...

Indications of Free Vascularized Fibular Grafting for the Treatment of Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head

Long-term effect on foot and ankle donor site following vascularized fibular graft resection in children.

This study was carried out to evaluate the long-term effect on the donor side of the foot and ankle following vascularized fibular graft resection in children. Eight patients underwent resection of the fibula for the purpose of a vascularized fibular graft by a surgical team who practiced leaving at least 6 cm residual distal fibula. The age of these children at the time of surgery was between ...

Free Non-Vascularized Fibular Graft for Treatment of Pediatric Traumatic Radial Bone Loss: A Case Report

UNLABELLED Various methods, such as vascularized bone transfers, Illizarov bone transport, allogenic bone grafts, bone graft substitutes, are available in treating traumatic bone loss. Free non-vascularised fibular graft is an autografting method that only requires minimal facilities or expertise. However, this method is not popularized due to its avascular property and there is not many report...