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Reconstruction of the lateral malleolus using a reverse-flow vascularized fibular head: a case report.

Authors :
Rajacic N
Dashti H
Source :
Microsurgery [Microsurgery] 1996; Vol. 17 (3), pp. 158-61.
Publication Year :
1996

Abstract

We report a case of a 7-year-old girl in whom a vascularized fibular head with preserved epiphyseal and metaphyseal blood supply was used to reconstruct the missing lateral malleolus. Two-year follow-up showed good bony stability and growth potential of the transplanted epiphyseal plate.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0738-1085
Volume :
17
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Microsurgery
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9016462
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1002/(SICI)1098-2752(1996)17:3<158::AID-MICR12>3.0.CO;2-Z