title: Free fibular transfer in a growing individual (long-term results).
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Division of Plastic Surgery, University of Missouri, Columbia 65212.
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Concannon
authors.forename: G H
authors.initials: GH
authors.lastname: Croll
authors.forename: M T
authors.initials: MT
authors.lastname: Boschert
authors.forename: R W
authors.initials: RW
authors.lastname: Gaines
authors.forename: C L
authors.initials: CL
authors.lastname: Puckett
mesh_terms: D016025:Bone Transplantation; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004838:Epiphyses / Q000637:transplantation; D005360:Fibula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous / Q000379:methods*