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Preliminary Observations on Epiphyseal Growth Rate in Congenital Pseudarthrosis of Tibia After Free Vascularized Fibular Graft

Observations were made on the growth rate of proximal and distal tibial epiphyseal growth plates in three children treated by free vascularized fibular grafts for congenital pseudarthrosis of the tibia. Postoperative measurements show that the distal tibial epiphysis can grow faster than the proximal epiphysis; the successful transfer of vascularized fibula may increase blood supply to the distal tibial epiphyseal plate, thus stimulating its growth.

Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research

May 1, 1986
Robert W H Pho + 1

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Vascularized fibular graft for infected loss of the ulna: Case report

A free vascularized fibular graft was used to achieve union at a chronically infected 8 cm defect in the proximal ulna. The vascularized graft permitted simple fracture healing at the ulnafibular junctions. The insulating muscle sheath around the fibular segment was preserved and there was no need for large amounts of cancellous graft. Synostosis was, therefore, avoided, and a full range of motion of the elbow and forearm were maintained. Antibiotics continued to reach the bone, and the infection was eradicated.

Journal of Hand Surgery

Sep 1, 1982
Lawrence C Hurst + 2

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Free vascularized fibula grafting

Eight patients with bone tumor, nonunion of fracture and extensive bony defect were treated by using the technique of free vascularized fibula graft. Seven cases were successful and one case failed because of infection. Convalescence was shortened significantly. A full description of the operative procedure is presented, with a review of relevant literature and a discussion of the historical aspects of bone grafting. The vascularized bone graft is an important technical revolution in bone grafting.