BACKGROUND The purpose of this study was to address questions concerning the functional outcome following mandibular reconstruction with vascularized fibula flap in skeletally immature children METHODS Eleven patients 14 years old or younger who underwent mandibular reconstruction using a free fibula flap were evaluated. RESULTS The mean follow-up was 3.4 years. One flap loss occurred and r...

In pediatric ankle injury, radiography is the current standard used to differentiate fracture from ligamentous injury; however, the associated cost, increased time, and radiation exposure pose a significant downside to this imaging modality. Point-of-care ultrasound may be an attractive alternative in this setting, as illustrated by this patient case. A 14-year-old boy presented to the emergenc...

Proximal tibio-fibular joint is routinely stabilised during leg lengthening, peri-articular fractures and deformity corrections of tibia. Potential injury to the common peroneal nerve at the level of the fibula head/neck junction during wire insertion is a recognised complication. Previous studies have mapped the course of the common peroneal nerve and its branches at the level of the fibular h...

BACKGROUND Despite the frequency of distal fibula fractures in elite athletes and the significant potential impact on the athletes' season and future careers, little data exist characterizing the epidemiology of these injuries or, more importantly, return to competition. PURPOSE To (1) evaluate the incidence of acute distal fibula fractures in National Football League (NFL) athletes, includin...

The vascularized free osteocutaneous fibula flap has become a universal technique for reconstruction of bone and soft tissue defects in the lower leg since Taylor et alfirst described it in 1975.1 The fibula and overlying skin paddle are usually nourished by a single pedicle composed of the peroneal artery and comitant veins. However, to the best of our knowledge, five authors have described a ...

PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to compare stress distributions of implant-supported crown placed in fibula bone model with those in intact mandible model using three-dimensional finite element analysis. MATERIALS AND METHODS Two three-dimensional finite element models were created to analyze biomechanical behaviors of implant-supported crowns placed in intact mandible and fibula model....

although various techniques have been described for treatment of severe nose deformities, these problems have high revision rates.  conventional nasal septal surgery may not be adequate for all cases. a 21-year-old male patient with nose deformity underwent a nasal surgery. patient had both functional and aesthetic nasal problems. rigid fibular bone graft was used for corrective nasal surgery. ...

1 Sir: D of the distal fibula can result in ankle instability.1 Ankle reconstruction for defects involving the distal fibula include arthrodesis, nonvascularized autografts, and free flaps.2 Pedicled flaps have some advantages over free flaps, including decreased operative time and decreased postoperative complications.3 Pedicled retrograde fibula flaps have been previously described for tibial...

Background: The gap nonunion considered to be a common and complex problem for orthopedic surgeon. most bone which is used fill this usually fibula. Fibula easy access with minimum complication at donor site. Aim: To evaluate the result in forearm bones Methods: 13 patients were selected. age was between 20to 50 years. mean 34.9 graft taken from mid shaft of fibula cancellous proximal tibia. Bo...

BACKGROUND We compared the pre-operative 3D-surgical plan with the surgical outcome of complex two-stage secondary reconstruction of maxillofacial defects using inserted implants in the prefabricated fibula graft. METHODS Eleven reconstructions of maxillofacial defects with prefabricated fibulas were performed using a 3D virtual planning. Accuracy of placement of the fibula grafts and dental ...