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J Bone Joint Surg Br · Nov 2010
Free vascularised fibular graft for reconstruction of defects of the lower limb after resection of tumour.
- A Hariri, E Mascard, F Atlan, M A Germain, N Heming, J F Dubousset, and P Wicart.
- Assistance Publique Hopitaux de Paris, Saint-Vincent de Paul Hospital, 74-82 Avenue Denfert-Rochereau, 75014 Paris Cedex 14, France. amirhariri@aol.com
- J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2010 Nov 1;92(11):1574-9.
AbstractWe describe a retrospective review of 38 cases of reconstruction following resection of the metaphysiodiaphysis of the lower limb for malignant bone tumours using free vascularised fibular grafts. The mean follow-up was for 7.6 years (0.4 to 18.4). The mean Musculoskeletal Tumor Society score was 27.2 (20 to 30). The score was significantly higher when the graft was carried out in a one-stage procedure after resection of the tumour rather than in two stages. Bony union was achieved in 89% of the cases. The overall mean time to union was 1.7 years (0.2 to 10.3). Free vascularised fibular transfer is a major operation with frequent, but preventable, complications which allows salvage of the limb with satisfactory functional results.
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