Free vascularised fibular graft for reconstruction of defects of the lower limb after resection of tumour.
J Bone Joint Surg Br
; 92(11): 1574-9, 2010 Nov.
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ABSTRACT
We 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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Neoplasias Óseas
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Trasplante Óseo
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Extremidad Inferior
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Peroné
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Diagnostic_studies
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Evaluation_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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J Bone Joint Surg Br
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2010
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Article