Radial reconstruction in segmental defects of both forearm bones.
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.
Kumar
V P
VP
University Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National University of Singapore, Singapore General Hospital.
Satku
K
K
Helm
R
R
Pho
R W
RW
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*