title: Midfoot reconstruction with free vascularized fibular graft after wide resection: a case report.
abstract: Malignant foot tumours are often treated with amputations due to anatomical difficulties. Limb salvage techniques are difficult to perform, as a stable, sensible and plantigrade foot should be obtained to prevent further problems.In this report, we present a midfoot reconstruction with a vascularized free fibula, osteomized in a V-shape after wide resection of a midfoot synovial sarcoma. We describe the reconstruction of both longitudinal arches in which using a vascularized autograft facilitated union, remodeling of the bone, and obtaining a functional foot.
authors.affiliation: Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey.
authors.forename: Harzem
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Ozger
authors.forename: Turgut
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Akgül
authors.forename: Ilker
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Eren
authors.forename: Murat
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Topalan
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D005360:Fibula / Q000637:transplantation*; D005528:Foot / Q000601:surgery*; D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008682:Metatarsal Bones / Q000601:surgery; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D016879:Salvage Therapy; D013584:Sarcoma, Synovial / Q000601:surgery*; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000098:blood supply*