[Vascularized bone graft treatment for pseudoarthrosis of the leg]

The use of pedicular and free vascularized grafts in treatment for pseudoarthrosis of the leg is discussed in this paper. These grafts are greatly useful in treatment of avascular pseudoarthrosis where severe vascular impairment is present. The transplantation of viable, vascularized bone graft to the site of pseudoarthrosis creates ultimate environment for bony union. A concomitant soft tissue transfer (muscles and skin) may compensate for potential skin defect at the recipient site. According to the authors the above discussed method deserves broader application in the treatment of pseudoarthroses, especially avascular ones.