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Vascularized fibular grafts for the reconstruction of segmental tibial bone defects
H Takami1, S Takahashi, M Ando
1Section of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kanto Rosai Hospital, Kawasaki, Japan.
Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery
|January 1, 1997
Abstract:
Free vascularized fibular grafts were employed in seven patients with large tibial defects following trauma or resection of tumour. All patients were followed for more than 5 years. Tibial union and excellent functional results were achieved in all seven patients. Free vascularized fibular transfer seems to be an effective method of treatment for massive segmental bone defects.