title: Distal fibular reconstruction with pedicled vascularized fibular head graft: a case report.
abstract: We present an original technique for reconstruction of the distal fibula after tumor resection. The case report was of a 13-year old boy suffering from an osteogenic sarcoma of the distal fibula. Pedicled vascularized epiphyseal transfer using the ipsilateral proximal fibula was performed. Results were assessed at 2 years and 6 months and provided good stability and normal functional outcome of the ankle.
authors.affiliation: Pediatric Orthopedic Unit, Hôpital des Enfants, Centre Hospitalo-Universitaire de Toulouse, Toulouse, France.
authors.forename: Jérôme Sales
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: de Gauzy
authors.forename: Jean
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Kany
authors.forename: Jean-Philippe
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Cahuzac
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001859:Bone Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D016025:Bone Transplantation / Q000379:methods*; D005360:Fibula / Q000098:blood supply / Q000601:surgery*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D012516:Osteosarcoma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods; D016896:Treatment Outcome