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ArticleArchives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery2023

Autologous replacement of the head of the radius-proximal fibula versus second metatarsal base: an anatomic feasibility study.

Sebastian Farr, Julian Augustin, Sebastian Röhrich, Martina Felbermeier, Lena Hirtler

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Article in Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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  1. [Combined Proximal Radius Reconstruction Following Resection for Oncological Indication].Acta chirurgiae orthopaedicae et traumatologiae Cechoslovaca · 2025
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5 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Sebastian FarrDepartment of Pediatric Orthopaedics and Foot and Ankle Surgery, Orthopaedic Hospital Speising, Vienna, Austria. sebastian.farr@oss.at.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3250-2593
Julian AugustinKrankenhaus der Barmherzigen Schwestern Ried, Ried, Austria.
Sebastian RöhrichDepartment of Biomedical Imaging and Image-Guided Therapy, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria.
Martina FelbermeierDepartment of Biomedical Imaging and Image-Guided Therapy, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria.
Lena HirtlerCenter for Anatomy and Cell Biology, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria.
Medical University of Vienna · ATOrdensklinikum Linz Barmherzige Schwestern · ATOrthopaedic Hospital Speising · AT

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionThis study investigated the anatomic feasibility of a new surgical therapy option for radial head arthrosis using an autologous vascularized bone graft of the second metatarsal and proximal fibula to recreate the proximal radiohumeral joint. MATERIALS AND

methodsUpper and lower extremities of eleven body donors were evaluated using CT prior to anatomic dissection. Several distinct anatomic parameters were measured on the ipsi- and contralateral radial and fibular head and the second metatarsal base: bone diameter, articular surface diameter, head height, metaphyseal (neck) diameter, articular surface radius, total articular surface area, and angulation of the articular surfaces (facet). Each dissection phase was photographed in a standardized fashion and all measurements were repeated by direct caliper-measurements.

resultsWhen comparing the proximal radius and fibula to search for anatomic similarities, similar values were found in the maximum articular surface diameter and minimum and maximum measures of the neck diameter. Comparing the proximal radius and the second metatarsal, statistically similar values were found in the maximum neck diameter performing direct measurements and CT evaluation, the maximum head diameter in CT evaluation and the articular facet angulation.

conclusionsNeither the proximal fibula nor the base of the second metatarsal are ideal bone grafts for replacement of the head of the radius. The base of the second metatarsal might be a bit more suitable as a potential donor since the angulation of the proximal articular facet is similar to that of the radius. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level IV, anatomic study.

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Elbow JointMetatarsal BonesFeasibility StudiesFibulaHumansRadiusElbow prosthesisFibular autograftOsteoarthritisRadial headRadial head dislocationRadial head fractureSecond metatarsal

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