Metadiaphyseal or diaphyseal bone loss in long bones may be treated with intercalary
reconstruction using biologic or synthetic techniques. Commonly, biologic reconstructions …

The reconstruction of large skeletal defects in children following resection of a bone tumor
presents a unique challenge to the orthopaedic surgeon. Issues in this population that are …

The use of fibular graft for the reconstruction of bone defects has been demonstrated to be a
reliable method. The aim of this study was to assess the clinical outcome of graft union …

We evaluated 31 patients who were treated with a non-vascularised fibular graft after
resection of primary musculoskeletal tumours, with a median follow-up of 5.6 years (3 to 26.7 …

There are several options for the treatment of traumatic tibial defects. Among these options,
free vascularized fibula and Ilizarov bone transport are well‐known and effective techniques …

Background/Aim: Limb-sparing procedures are frequently applied to improve patient
outcomes. The use of vascularized bone grafts is associated with significant improvements …

Long-bone defects are one of the most challenging problems as-sociated with limb
reconstruction following high-energy extremity trauma. Without reconstitution of structural …

Background The reconstruction of meta−/diaphyseal bone defects following bone tumour
resection is challenging, and biological treatment options should be applied whenever …

Background: The periosteum in children has strong osteogenic power and is quite thick,
facilitating procurement. However, it has been rarely used as a vascularized flap to enhance …

Background: Lower extremity intercalary allograft reconstruction has traditionally been used
to facilitate limb salvage. Combining the allograft with a free vascularized fibula graft has …