title: Vascularized fibular grafts for the reconstruction of segmental tibial bone defects.
abstract: Free vascularized fibular grafts were employed in seven patients with large tibial defects following trauma or resection of tumour. All patients were followed for more than 5 years. Tibial union and excellent functional results were achieved in all seven patients. Free vascularized fibular transfer seems to be an effective method of treatment for massive segmental bone defects.
authors.affiliation: Section of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kanto Rosai Hospital, Kawasaki, Japan.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Takami
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Takahashi
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ando
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Masuda
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001859:Bone Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D016025:Bone Transplantation / Q000379:methods; D005360:Fibula / Q000098:blood supply / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000637:transplantation; D005599:Fractures, Ununited / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D013977:Tibia / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D013978:Tibial Fractures / Q000601:surgery