Free fibular transfer in a growing individual (long-term results).
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.
Concannon
M J
MJ
Division of Plastic Surgery, University of Missouri, Columbia 65212.
Croll
G H
GH
Boschert
M T
MT
Gaines
R W
RW
Puckett
C L
CL
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*