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Laser doppler bone probe in vascularized fibula transfers: A preliminary report
Author(s) -
Schuurman Arnold H.,
Bos Kurt E.,
van Nus Yvonne H.
Publication year - 1987
Publication title -
microsurgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.031
H-Index - 63
eISSN - 1098-2752
pISSN - 0738-1085
DOI - 10.1002/micr.1920080404
Subject(s) - medicine , fibula , doppler effect , laser doppler velocimetry , laser , surgery , radiology , optics , blood flow , tibia , physics , astronomy
Continuous monitoring of circulation in bone transfers without a skin element may be possible with a laser doppler bone probe consistent with any free tissue transfer. Immediate reintervention is necessary when vascular insufficiency is suspected. In two clinical cases of vascularized fibula transfer, we were able to compare skin probe recordings with intraosseous probe recordings. There was no apparent difference in the recordings, suggesting that the bone probe alone may be useful for monitoring bone transfers and that it warrants further study.