title: Bernard O'Brien: the microsurgical transfer of immature bone.
abstract: Bernard O'Brien was one of the pioneers of vascularized epiphyseal plate transfer. His clear understanding of the wide array of potential applications for reconstructive microsurgery stimulated his interest in the transfer of growing long bones. Investigations have been carried out in his laboratory since the earliest days of skeletal free tissue transfers. This paper describes the work done with epiphyseal plate transfers in O'Brien's laboratory. Research from other centers is then reviewed. Finally, the experience with clinical application is described.
authors.affiliation: Toronto Hospital Hand Program, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
authors.forename: C V
authors.initials: CV
authors.lastname: Bowen
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Singer
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D016025:Bone Transplantation / Q000266:history / Q000379:methods; D006132:Growth Plate / Q000637:transplantation*; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D008866:Microsurgery