title: Ipsilateral fibular transport using Ilizarov-Taylor spatial frame for a limb salvage reconstruction: a case report.
abstract: Segmental bone defects of the tibia present a challenging problem, particularly when they are associated with soft tissue injuries or instability. Various techniques have been reported to treat bone loss in the tibia. This case report describes a patient with massive segmental bone loss associated with a soft tissue injury, which required a flap for coverage. The injury was treated with an ipsilateral fibular transport utilizing an Ilizarov/Taylor spatial frame. At one and a half year follow-up, the patient was able to walk without any support at home and wore a protective shell for outdoor activities. The outcome of this case study indicates that ipsilateral fibular transport using the Ilizarov method is a valuable technique for limb salvage reconstruction.
authors.affiliation: Limb Lengthening and Deformity Service, Hospital for Special Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY, USA.
authors.forename: Raheel
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Shafi
authors.forename: Austin T
authors.initials: AT
authors.lastname: Fragomen
authors.forename: S Robert
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Rozbruch