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J Reconstr Microsurg 1998; 14(1): 13-16
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1006895
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© 1998 by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc.

Free Vascularized Fibular Graft in the Treatment of Salmonella Typhi Osteomyelitis of the Distal Radius

Yasunori Taniguchi, Kazunori Nomura, Tetsuya Tamaki
  • Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Wakayama Medical College, Wakayama, Japan
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08 March 2008 (online)

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ABSTRACT

The authors report a rare case of Salmonella typhi osteomyelitis involving the distal radius. The patient was treated successfully by wide resection and reconstruction of the distal radius with a vas-cularized fibular transfer. Local recurrence of Infection did not occur. The free vascularlzed fibular graft is an effective procedure for the treatment of osteomyelitis of the distal radius.