The Free Fibula Flap for Lower Extremity Reconstruction.
Publication/Presentation Date
1-1-2021
Abstract
Reconstruction of critical size bone defects in the lower extremity poses a significant risk to not only limb malfunction but also amputation. The reconstructive goal of free bone flaps is to provide vascularized bone that restores length and stability. This applies to the native limb and also in amputations when a vascularized length of bone is required to maintain level of amputation. Multiple anatomic regions of the lower extremity may be successfully reconstructed with the fibula free flap.
Volume
38
Issue
1
First Page
117
Last Page
130
ISSN
1558-2302
Published In/Presented At
Bibbo C. (2021). The Free Fibula Flap for Lower Extremity Reconstruction. Clinics in podiatric medicine and surgery, 38(1), 117–130. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cpm.2020.09.007
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
33220741
Department(s)
Department of Surgery
Document Type
Article
