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Vascularized Periosteal Grafts for Bone Union in Children: A Systematic Review

Francisco Soldado1, Diego Gonzalez-Morgado2, Pablo Romero-Larrauri3

  • 1Pediatric Hand Surgery and Microsurgery Unit, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria HM Hospitales, Barcelona, Spain.

Microsurgery
|January 15, 2025
PubMed

Insights

Vascularized Periosteal Grafts (VPG) are safe and effective for pediatric bone healing, achieving a 96% union rate in complex cases. This systematic review highlights their reliability in treating challenging bone conditions in children.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics and Regenerative Medicine
  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Biomaterials Science

Background:

  • The periosteum is crucial for bone regeneration.
  • Vascularized Periosteal Grafts (VPG) show promise for challenging pediatric bone healing.
  • A systematic review is needed to evaluate VPG efficacy and complications.

Approach:

  • Searched MEDLINE/PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Clinicaltrials.gov, and Cochrane Library up to September 2023.
  • Collected data on patient demographics, VPG specifics, and bone union outcomes.
  • Assessed correlation between age and bone union; evaluated study quality using MINORS criteria.

Key Points:

  • Included 15 studies with 135 pediatric patients; all Level 4 evidence.
  • VPGs used for nonunion treatment (67%), prevention (26%), and acceleration (7%).
  • Achieved a 96% bone union rate with a mean time of 4.2 months; no significant age correlation.

Conclusions:

  • Vascularized Periosteal Grafts (VPG) are a safe and reliable treatment option.
  • VPGs are particularly effective for complex pediatric bone-healing challenges.
  • This review provides comprehensive insights into VPG outcomes and complications.
Abstract

Keywords:
bone unionconsolidationnonunionperiosteumpseudoarthrosisvascularized periosteal graft

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