Journal of reconstructive microsurgery
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J Reconstr Microsurg · Mar 2017
Comparative StudyA Comparison of Vascularized Free Fibular Flaps and Nonvascularized Fibular Grafts for Reconstruction of Long Bone Defects after Tumor Resection.
Background The use of the fibula autograft has been a reliable method in the reconstruction of long bone defects after tumor resection. The objective of this study was to report the outcomes fibular grafting in terms of graft union, functional score, complications, and oncologic outcome. Methods A retrospective review of patients with fibular grafting after tumor resection was done from January 1, 1993 to December 31, 2013. ⋯ On final follow-up, 45 of 52 patients were alive, six patients had died of disease and one died of other causes. Conclusion A higher union rate was achieved using vascularized free fibular flaps compared with nonvascularized fibular grafts for long bone reconstruction after tumor resection. There was no difference in terms of MSTS score between the two types of grafts.