ArticleLife (Basel, Switzerland)2024
The Vascularized Fibula as Salvage Procedure in Extremity Reconstruction: A Retrospective Analysis of Time to Heal and Possible Confounders.
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- Long-term outcomes of vascularized fibular grafting for infected non-union of the lower limb: a competing-risk analysis.Journal of bone and joint infection · 2026Article
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Abstract
The vascularized fibula transfer is a well-established technique for extremity reconstruction, but operative planning and patient selection remains crucial. Although recently developed techniques for bone reconstruction, such as bone segment transfer, are becoming increasingly popular, bone defects may still require vascularized bone grafts under certain circumstances. In this study, 41 cases, 28 (68%) men and 13 (32%) women (median age: 40 years), were retrospectively analyzed. Therapy-specific data (flap vascularity [free vs. pedicled] size in cm and configuration [single- vs. double-barrel], mode of fixation [internal/external]) and potential risk factors were ascertained. Indications for reconstruction were osteomyelitis at host site (
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