Reconstruction of a complex defect of the upper third of the humerus by pedicle transplant of the lateral edge of the scapula. A case report
Benmansour, B.M.; Blancke, D.; Dib, C.; Gottin, M.; Dintimille, H.M.
Annales de Chirurgie Plastique et Esthetique 44(2): 199-203
1999
ISSN/ISBN: 0294-1260 PMID: 10337051 Document Number: 505570
Vascularized bone transfer of the lateral border of the scapula is exceptionally used in orthopaedic surgery. The authors report a case of pedicle transfer of the lateral border of the scapula designed to reconstruct a nine centimetre bone defect of the upper third of the humerus following a gunshot wound. A complementary conventional bone graft was performed one month later and consolidation was achieved at the fourth month.