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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Microsurgery
  • Reconstructive Surgery

Background:

  • Clavicular reconstruction presents significant challenges, particularly for large bone defects.
  • The free fibula flap is explored as a reconstructive option for the clavicle.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a European multicenter case series on free fibula flap use for clavicle reconstruction.
  • To report outcomes and apply orthoplastic concepts for procedural success.

Main Methods:

  • Adult patients with clavicular bone loss (trauma, infection, oncological resection) were included.
  • Surgical outcomes assessed via bone healing, DASH, and Constant-Murley scores.
  • Complications and radiographic follow-up at 1, 3, 6, 9, and 12 months were recorded.

Main Results:

  • Nine patients with a mean defect of 8.5 cm underwent reconstruction.
  • Etiologies included sarcoma, infection, and osteoradionecrosis.
  • All cases achieved bone union, with significant functional improvements (DASH, Constant-Murley scores).

Conclusions:

  • The fibular flap is effective for reconstructing critical-sized clavicular defects.
  • Orthoplastic principles enhance construct stability and functional outcomes.
  • Technical strategies are crucial for optimizing reconstructive surgery success.