Background Vascularized fibula epiphysis transfer for pediatric extremity reconstruction
intends to preserve growth potential. However, few cases are reported, and outcomes are …

Advancements in microsurgery, along with increased microsurgical experience in pediatric
patients, have made free-tissue transfer a reliable modality for pediatric bone and soft tissue …

Background After proximal humerus resection for bone tumors, restoring anatomy and
shoulder function remains demanding because muscles and bone are removed to obtain …

Background The optimal reconstructive method after diaphyseal malignant bone tumor
resection remains controversial. This multicenter clinical study was designed to investigate …

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 …

This study aimed to evaluate the effects of the enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS)
program on postoperative recovery of patients who underwent free fibula flap surgery for …

Background All available methods for reconstruction after proximal humerus tumor resection
have disadvantages, and the optimal reconstruction method remains uncertain. This study …

Objective To compare the efficacy and prognosis of reverse total shoulder arthroplasty
(rTSA) with shoulder hemiarthroplasty (SHA) using devitalized autograft or allograft …

Vascularized fibular epiphyseal transfer (VFET) offers a functional advantage in pediatric
limb salvage due to the preservation of growth potential and an articular surface for …

The use of microsurgery has spread during the last decades, making resolvable many
complex defects considered hitherto inapproachable. Although the small vessel diameter in …