Reconstruction Using an Osteofasciocutaneous Fibula Free Flap for a Distal Tibial Defect in Refractory Chronic Osteomyelitis: A Case Reportopen access
- Authors
- Moon, Bo Min; Kim, Yun Sang; Kim, Sun Eung; Mun, Hye Gwang; Pae, Woo Sik
- Issue Date
- Jun-2022
- Publisher
- 대한창상학회
- Keywords
- Free tissue flaps; Injuries; Lower extremity; Osteomyelitis; Tibia
- Citation
- Journal of Wound Management and Research, v.18, no.2, pp.148 - 153
- Journal Title
- Journal of Wound Management and Research
- Volume
- 18
- Number
- 2
- Start Page
- 148
- End Page
- 153
- URI
- https://scholarworks.bwise.kr/gachon/handle/2020.sw.gachon/84843
- DOI
- 10.22467/jwmr.2022.01935
- ISSN
- 2586-0402
- Abstract
- The fibular free flap (FFF) is an option used for tibial defect reconstruction in post-traumatic chronic osteomyelitis (PCOM). However, as the tibia is a weight-bearing bone, there exists a risk of compression fracture risk after FFF. This complicates reconstructing distal tibial defects adjacent to the articular cartilage. We report a successful case of reconstruction using FFF for a bone defect adjacent to the distal tibial articular surface in refractory PCOM. The patient was a 73-year-old woman with refractory PCOM in the right distal tibia secondary to a tibial fracture from a traffic accident that occurred 28 years ago. After bone debridement, the tibial bone defect was 8 cm in length, and its distal margin was located 0.5 cm above the articular surface of the tibiotalar joint. Tibial bone and soft tissue defects were reconstructed using a contralateral FFF consisting of an 8-cm fibula bone and a 14×5-cm-sized skin paddle. After 2 months, an Ilizarov apparatus was applied and maintained for 3 months. After 6 months, she started weight-bearing. The follow-up period was 15 months. Imaging studies revealed bone block union. The patient displayed no difficulty in ambulation and had no additional infections or flap necrosis.
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