Free tissue transfer for Type III tibial fractures

Authors

  • Astor Reigstad
  • Karl R. Hetland
  • Kjell Bye
  • Svein Waage
  • Magne Røkkum
  • Torstein Husby

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3109/17453679209154718

Abstract

We report 19 tibial fractures Types III B and C treated by free flaps. The fracture healed in 16 cases after 12 (3-54) months. In 3 cases a secondary amputation was carried out. Tibial malalignment or substantial shortening ensued in 1 case each. We conclude that coverage with free flaps, radical removal of dead bone, stable external fixation and transfer of vascularized bone may salvage the majority of Type III B and C tibial fracture with function superior to that after amputation.

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Published

1992-01-01

How to Cite

Reigstad, A., Hetland, K. R., Bye, K., Waage, S., Røkkum, M., & Husby, T. (1992). Free tissue transfer for Type III tibial fractures. Acta Orthopaedica, 63(5), 477–481. https://doi.org/10.3109/17453679209154718

Issue

Acta Orthopaedica, Volume 63, Issue 5 (1992)

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Acta Orthopaedica (Scandinavica) content is available freely online as from volume 1, 1930. The journal owner owns the copyright for all material published until volume 80, 2009. As of June 2009, the journal has however been published fully Open Access, meaning the authors retain copyright to their work. As of June 2009, articles have been published under CC-BY-NC or CC-BY licenses, unless otherwise specified.
 
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