title: Vascularized fibular graft to replace resected cervical vertebral bodies. Case report.
abstract: Use of a vascularized free fibular graft is described as a method of replacing excised cervical vertebrae when severe instability is present. The vascularized bone graft heals more rapidly and with greater strength than a nonvascularized autogenous graft.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosurgery, Lahey Clinic Medical Center, Burlington, Massachusetts.
authors.forename: S R
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Freidberg
authors.forename: G J
authors.initials: GJ
authors.lastname: Gumley
authors.forename: B A
authors.initials: BA
authors.lastname: Pfeifer
authors.forename: R L
authors.initials: RL
authors.lastname: Hybels
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D005360:Fibula / Q000098:blood supply / Q000637:transplantation*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography