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Long-term outcome of fibula flaps in complex limb reconstruction compared to alternative procedures, a median follow up of 41 months.
Challita, Raymond; Forli, Alexandra; Giot, Jean-Philippe; Corcella, Denis.
Afiliación
  • Challita R; Department of Plastic Surgery, Maxillofacial Surgery, & Odontology, Grenoble Alpes University Hospital, La Tronche, France.
  • Forli A; Department of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery of the Limbs-Hand Surgery, Grenoble Alpes University Hospital, La Tronche, France.
  • Giot JP; Department of Plastic Surgery, Maxillofacial Surgery, & Odontology, Grenoble Alpes University Hospital, La Tronche, France.
  • Corcella D; Department of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery of the Limbs-Hand Surgery, Grenoble Alpes University Hospital, La Tronche, France.
Microsurgery ; 44(5): e31213, 2024 Jul.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39011824
ABSTRACT

INTRODUCTION:

Complex open long bone fractures present a multidisciplinary surgical challenge. Various treatment options are discussed with no consensus. Fibula flaps (FF) are frequently used in maxillofacial surgery, however their use in limb injuries is less common. With the tremendous improvement in microsurgery, orthoplastic surgery gained importance. Our retrospective study aims to assess the long-term results and the quality of life of the patients operated by FF for complex traumatic limb reconstruction. PATIENTS AND

METHODS:

We conducted an observational mono centric retrospective study from the year 2011 to the year 2021. Patients operated for complicated traumatic limb fractures using FF were included in the study. Not only long-term clinical results were evaluated, but also Patient-reported outcome measures (PROM). These included the Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS), Quick Disabilities of the Arm, shoulder and hand (Qdash), and the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). The statistical analysis was done using the R Software.

RESULTS:

Twenty patients were included in our study. 80% achieved complete union with no re fracture rate at a median follow-up of 41 months. All of the patients (n = 4) who underwent amputation were smokers (p = .09), were operated for lower limb fractures (p = .54), and were males (p = 1). The length of hospital stay was associated with an increased duration to complete bony union (p = .01, coefficient = 2.88). At the end of follow-up, the LEFS median score was 67 for the total population and 63.5 for the lower limb reconstructed sub group.

CONCLUSION:

VFF is an important tool in the armamentarium of orthoplastic surgeons. Encouraging long term functional and clinical outcomes were obtained in patients with complex traumatic limb fractures.
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Procedimientos de Cirugía Plástica / Colgajos Tisulares Libres / Peroné Límite: Adult / Aged / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged Idioma: En Revista: Microsurgery Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Francia Pais de publicación: Estados Unidos

Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Procedimientos de Cirugía Plástica / Colgajos Tisulares Libres / Peroné Límite: Adult / Aged / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged Idioma: En Revista: Microsurgery Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Francia Pais de publicación: Estados Unidos