Free vascularized fibular graft to reconstruct early a traumatic humeral defect

A case is reported in which a free, vascularized fibular graft was used to reconstruct early a traumatic 16-cm defect in a humerus. A description of a cast-brace used postoperatively is included. A brief review is presented of the literature with respect to the use of free vascularized fibular graft...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Injury 1984-07, Vol.16 (1), p.41-46
Hauptverfasser:	Moss, A.L.H., Waterhouse, N., Townsend, P.L.G.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Biological and medical sciences Braces Fibula - transplantation Fractures, Open - surgery Humans Humeral Fractures - surgery Injuries of the limb. Injuries of the spine Male Medical sciences Traumas. Diseases due to physical agents
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Zusammenfassung:	A case is reported in which a free, vascularized fibular graft was used to reconstruct early a traumatic 16-cm defect in a humerus. A description of a cast-brace used postoperatively is included. A brief review is presented of the literature with respect to the use of free vascularized fibular graft for defects in the upper extremity.
ISSN:	0020-1383 1879-0267
DOI:	10.1016/0020-1383(84)90114-1