Clavicular reconstruction with free fibula flap: a report of four cases and review of the literature.
Midclavicular fracture is one of the most common injuries of the skeleton, representing 3-5% of all fractures and 45% of all shoulder injuries. The recurrent failure of clavicular fracture treatment, whether conservative or surgical, could give rise to multiple surgeries, ultimately leading to a painful nonunion. The aim of the article is to address the indications, surgical technique and results of clavicular reconstruction using vascularised fibular flaps based on 4 cases reports.
Institut de la main Clinique Jouvenet, 6 square Jouvenet, 75016 Paris, France.
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Institut de la main Clinique Jouvenet, 6 square Jouvenet, 75016 Paris, France.
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Institut de la main Clinique Jouvenet, 6 square Jouvenet, 75016 Paris, France. Electronic address: Philippe.valenti@wanadoo.fr.
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D000368:Aged; D016025:Bone Transplantation; D002968:Clavicle / Q000293:injuries / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005360:Fibula; D017102:Fracture Healing; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D017759:Fractures, Malunited / Q000601:surgery*; D058752:Free Tissue Flaps / Q000098:blood supply*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000503:physiopathology; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures; D016896:Treatment Outcome