Massive bony defects of the lower extremity are usually the result of high‐energy trauma,
tumor resection, or severe sepsis. Vascularized fibular grafts are useful in the reconstruction …

Bone infection in adults is a potentially devastating complication following trauma or surgery.
The clinician should diagnose osteomyelitis based on certain clinical manifestations and on …

Bony defects caused by trauma, tumors, infection or congenital anomalies can present a
significant surgical challenge. Free vascularised fibular bone grafts (FVFGs) have proven to …

The types of explosive devices used in warfare and the pattern of war wounds have
changed in recent years. There has, for instance, been a considerable increase in high …

Reconstruction of large skeletal defects secondary to osteomyelitis remains a challenging
problem. Osteomyelitis can result from a variety of etiologies; most often, it is a consequence …

INTRODUCTION: Chronic wounds come in various forms and result from a multitude of
factors that play a detrimental role in the wound-healing process. A breakthrough in wound …

We describe a retrospective review of 38 cases of reconstruction following resection of the
metaphysiodiaphysis of the lower limb for malignant bone tumours using free vascularised …

Background In the pediatric population, bony defects of the extremities pose a significant
challenge for which free vascularized fibular grafts (FVFGs) represent a valuable …

Thirty years after its description by Masquelet in 1986, this is the first systematic review
aiming to critically evaluate the 'induced membrane technique'effectiveness in achieving …

Chronic postoperative osteomyelitis represents an important health problem due to its
significant morbidity and low mortality rate. This pathology is challenging because of …