Midfoot reconstruction with free vascularized fibular graft after wide resection : A case report
Published online: Oct 27 2011
Harzem ÖZGER, Turgut AKGÜL, Ilker EREN, Murat TOPALAN
From Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
Abstract
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.