Free vascularized fibular graft to reconstruct early a traumatic humeral defect

A case is reported in which a free, vascularized fibular graft was used to reconstruct early a traumatic 16-cm defect in a humerus. A description of a cast-brace used postoperatively is included. A brief review is presented of the literature with respect to the use of free vascularized fibular graft for defects in the upper extremity.