title: Radial reconstruction in segmental defects of both forearm bones.
abstract: Seven patients with segmental defects of both bones of the forearm had reconstruction operations using a vascularised fibular graft to bridge the radius. Reasonable forearm rotation was preserved with full elbow movements and satisfactory hand function.
authors.affiliation: University Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National University of Singapore, Singapore General Hospital.
authors.forename: V P
authors.initials: VP
authors.lastname: Kumar
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Satku
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Helm
authors.forename: R W
authors.initials: RW
authors.lastname: Pho
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001859:Bone Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005360:Fibula / Q000637:transplantation*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000601:surgery*; D011884:Radius / Q000601:surgery*; D014457:Ulna / Q000601:surgery*