Midfoot reconstruction with free vascularized fibular graft after wide resection: a case report
Ozger, H.; Akgül, T.; Eren, I.; Topalan, M.
Acta Orthopaedica Belgica 77(5): 702-706
2011
ISSN/ISBN: 0001-6462 PMID: 22187851 Document Number: 652412
Malignant foot tumours are often treated with amputations due to anatomical difficulties. Limb salvage techniques are difficult to perform, as a stable, sensible and plantigrade foot should be obtained to prevent further problems.In this report, we present a midfoot reconstruction with a vascularized free fibula, osteomized in a V-shape after wide resection of a midfoot synovial sarcoma. We describe the reconstruction of both longitudinal arches in which using a vascularized autograft facilitated union, remodeling of the bone, and obtaining a functional foot.