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Vascularized bone grafts for post-traumatic defects in the upper extremity.

Giovanna Petrella1, Daniele Tosi1, Filippo Pantaleoni1

  • 1Department of Hand Surgery and Microsurgery, University Hospital Policlinico of Modena, Modena, Italy.

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Vascularized bone grafts (VBGs) effectively treat large upper extremity bone defects and osteomyelitis. These grafts offer a one-stage, infection-resistant solution for complex reconstructions where conventional methods fail.

Keywords:
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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Regenerative Medicine
  • Microsurgery

Background:

  • Vascularized bone grafts (VBGs) are crucial for reconstructing significant upper extremity bone defects.
  • Conventional bone grafting is limited to smaller defects (<5-6 cm) without infection.
  • Vascularized fibular grafts (VFGs) are indicated for larger defects or non-unions where traditional methods have failed.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To demonstrate the application of vascularized fibular grafts (VFGs) for large post-traumatic bone defects in the upper extremity.
  • To highlight the use of VFGs in treating osteomyelitis of the upper extremity.
  • To present the utility of vascularized medial femoral condyle (VFMC) autografts for upper extremity reconstruction.

Main Methods:

  • Surgical reconstruction utilizing vascularized bone grafts.
  • Application of vascularized fibular grafts (VFGs) for humerus, radius, and ulna defects.
  • Use of vascularized medial femoral condyle (VFMC) free flaps for smaller defects and non-unions.

Main Results:

  • VBGs provide a one-stage surgical solution for complex bone defects.
  • The autonomous vascularization of VBGs confers high resistance to infection.
  • VFGs are effective for large bone defects and osteomyelitis, including reconstruction of associated soft-tissue loss.

Conclusions:

  • Vascularized bone grafts, particularly VFGs, are a reliable treatment for extensive upper extremity bone defects and osteomyelitis.
  • VFGs and VFMC autografts offer viable reconstructive options when conventional treatments are insufficient.
  • These techniques enable successful one-stage reconstruction with enhanced infection resistance.