title: Use of free scapular crest flap in pediatric epiphyseal reconstructive procedures.
abstract: Studies have been underway since 1981 on the scapular anatomic unit as a new donor site for reconstructive surgery. Anatomic studies have proven that this diaphyseal bone has a large osteocartilaginous growth epiphysis at its inferior pole, which is responsible for development of 80% of the surface of the scapula. Experimental investigations and clinical studies have revealed minimal functional limitation because of loss of the scapular crest and that its growth plate can be used beneficially for vascularized bone transfer. Four cases are reported with good results based on 2 to 14 years followup without significant impairment of the donor site.
authors.affiliation: Burns and Plastic Surgery Unit, University of Montpellier Medical School, France.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Teot
authors.forename: U M
authors.initials: UM
authors.lastname: Giovannini
authors.forename: M R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Colonna
mesh_terms: D016025:Bone Transplantation / Q000379:methods*; D002356:Cartilage / Q000637:transplantation*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004480:Ectromelia / Q000601:surgery; D004838:Epiphyses / Q000502:physiology / Q000637:transplantation; D005260:Female; D005271:Femur Head Necrosis / Q000601:surgery; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006132:Growth Plate / Q000502:physiology / Q000637:transplantation; D006228:Hand Deformities, Congenital / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures; D012540:Scapula; D016038:Skin Transplantation / Q000379:methods*; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D016896:Treatment Outcome