New options for vascularized bone reconstruction in the upper extremity
Originally described in the 1970s, vascularized bone grafting has become a critical
component in the treatment of bony defects and non-unions. Although well established in …
component in the treatment of bony defects and non-unions. Although well established in …
Outcomes of free vascularised fibular graft reconstruction in upper limb trauma—a systematic review
F Liaw, SH Teoh, I Stevens-Harris… - European Journal of …, 2023 - Springer
Purpose To evaluate existing literature describing the use of free fibular flaps in upper
extremity trauma and summarise flap outcomes. Secondary objectives are to evaluate …
extremity trauma and summarise flap outcomes. Secondary objectives are to evaluate …
Flap reconstruction of the hand
JD Wink, RA Gandhi, B Ashley… - Plastic and Reconstructive …, 2020 - journals.lww.com
The goal of this continuing medical education module is to provide the practicing
reconstructive surgeon with a framework in which to think about reconstruction of the hand …
reconstructive surgeon with a framework in which to think about reconstruction of the hand …
Chimeric medial femoral condyle osteocutaneous flap for reconstruction of multiple metacarpal defects
When faced with reconstructing metacarpal defects, various options have been described.
We describe a chimeric medial femoral condyle osteocutaneous flap as a new method for …
We describe a chimeric medial femoral condyle osteocutaneous flap as a new method for …
Morphological and morphometric evaluation of the ilium, fibula, and scapula bones for oral and maxillofacial reconstruction
This study aimed to evaluate the osteometric boundaries of the ilium, fibula, and scapula
beyond which reconstruction of oromandibular and craniofacial defects, using these free …
beyond which reconstruction of oromandibular and craniofacial defects, using these free …
Evolution of free flap reconstruction in the upper extremity: perspective from a tertiary plastic and reconstructive institution
RT Wu, CH Lin, CC Hsu… - Journal of Hand Surgery …, 2024 - journals.sagepub.com
Soft tissue reconstruction of the upper extremity requires consideration of wound bed status,
varied anatomic composition, future function and tissue match, whether in thickness …
varied anatomic composition, future function and tissue match, whether in thickness …
Reconstruction of complex hand defects using trapezoidal osteocutaneous free fibular flap
Background Traumatic defects of multiple metacarpal bones can be addressed using
conventional or vascularized bone grafts. When associated with extensive skin and tendon …
conventional or vascularized bone grafts. When associated with extensive skin and tendon …
Wide resection of primary malignant bone tumors of the hand in children and reconstruction using nonvascularized fibular bone graft: case series and literature review
Purpose Primary malignant bone tumors of the hand are rare in children. Resection and
reconstruction of the digit are challenging and have been described in case reports. This …
reconstruction of the digit are challenging and have been described in case reports. This …
Patient-reported lower extremity outcomes following fibula or medial femoral condyle free flaps for upper extremity defects
Background: Free fibula flap (FFF) and medial femoral condyle (MFC) flap are commonly
used for upper extremity osseous reconstruction, yet donor-site morbidity has never been …
used for upper extremity osseous reconstruction, yet donor-site morbidity has never been …
A meta‐analysis evaluating risk factors for compound free flaps for upper extremity defect reconstruction comparing complications and functional outcomes of …
Y Zhang, E Gazyakan, G Hundeshagen… - …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Background Compound flaps offer the advantage of one stage defect reconstruction
respecting all relevant tissues and early functional recovery by optimal vascularity of all …
respecting all relevant tissues and early functional recovery by optimal vascularity of all …