J Reconstr Microsurg 1998; 14(3): 205-209
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1000169
ORIGINAL ARTICLE

© 1998 by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc.

Free Vascularized Fibular Grafts for Reconstruction of Large Femoral Defects Involving the Knee Joint: Report of two Cases

Takuro Wada, Takafumi Naito, Masamichi Usui, Yoshihiko Tsuchida, Kohei Kanaya, Hideki Tsuji
  • Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Division of Emergency Care, Sapporo Medical University, Japan
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Publication History

Accepted for publication 1997

Publication Date:
08 March 2008 (online)

ABSTRACT

Large femoral defects involving the knee joint have been successfully reconstructed using free vascularized fibular grafts and May anatomical bone plates. The operative technique and functional results are presented.

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