title: The current role of the vascularized-fibular osteocutaneous graft in the treatment of segmental defects of the upper extremity.
abstract: Large osseous defects of the upper extremity can be a challenging problem for the reconstructive surgeon. There are numerous treatment options reported in the literature with variable results. We review our experience with the vascularized-fibular osteocutaneous graft for these complex defects with a focus on surgical techniques and outcomes.
authors.affiliation: Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Duke University Hospital, Durham, NC, USA. scott.hollenbeck@duke.edu
authors.forename: Scott T
authors.initials: ST
authors.lastname: Hollenbeck
authors.forename: Issei
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Komatsu
authors.forename: Shoshana
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Woo
authors.forename: Mark
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Schoeman
authors.forename: Jun
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Yang
authors.forename: Detlev
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Erdmann
authors.forename: L Scott
authors.initials: LS
authors.lastname: Levin
mesh_terms: D016025:Bone Transplantation / Q000379:methods*; D005360:Fibula / Q000637:transplantation*; D058752:Free Tissue Flaps; D006801:Humans; D008866:Microsurgery / Q000379:methods*; D011182:Postoperative Care; D020127:Recovery of Function; D034941:Upper Extremity / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*