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Free fibular transfer in a growing individual (long‐term results)
Author(s) -
Concan Matthew J.,
Croll Gregory H.,
Boschert Mark T.,
Gaines Robert W.,
Puckett Charles L.
Publication year - 1993
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.1920140916
Subject(s) - medicine , term (time) , transfer (computing) , surgery , astronomy , physics , parallel computing , computer science
We present a case report of a 4‐year‐old in whom the distal fibula and epiphyseal plate had been traumatically destroyed. A free vascularized epiphyseal transfer using the ipsilateral proximal fibula was performed which provided good bony stability at the ankle, as well as excellent long‐term growth characteristics. We demonstrate immediate postoperative results, as well as long‐term (5 years) follow‐up. © 1993 Wiley‐Liss Inc.