Saïd C Azoury, Ronnie L Shammas, Sammy Othman, Amanda Sergesketter, Brian E Brigman, Jie C Nguyen, Alexandre Arkader, Kristy L Weber, Detlev Erdmann, L Scott Levin, Stephen J Kovach, Marco Innocenti
BACKGROUND: Vascularized fibula epiphyseal flap was first described in 1998 for proximal humeral reconstruction in children/infants. The authors aim to review their international, multi-institutional, long-term outcomes. METHODS: An international, multi-institutional review (2004 to 2020) was conducted of patients younger than 18 years undergoing free vascularized fibula epiphyseal transfer for proximal humeral reconstruction. Donor- and recipient-site complications, pain, and final ambulatory status were reviewed...
April 1, 2023: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery