Results 1 to 10 of about 94,985 (296)

The epidemiology and management of tibia and fibula fractures at Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre (KCMC) in Northern Tanzania

open access: yesThe Pan African Medical Journal, 2016
INTRODUCTION: tibia/fibula fractures are one of the commonest admissions to the orthopaedic department at a resource-limited Northern Tanzanian hospital.
Samuel John Clelland   +2 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Mandibular Reconstruction Using the Free Vascularized Fibula Graft: An Overview of Different Modifications

open access: yesArchives of Plastic Surgery, 2016
The reconstruction of the mandible is a complex procedure because various cosmetic as well as functional challenges must be addressed, including mastication and oral competence.
George Kokosis   +3 more
doaj   +2 more sources

THREE DIMENSIONAL VIRTUAL PLANNING, MODELLING AND PRINTING IN FIBULA FREE FLAP MANDIBULAR RECONSTRUCTIONS – INITIAL CASE SERIES IN A LIMITED RESOURCE ENVIRONMENT [PDF]

open access: yesJournal of IMAB, 2021
The most contemporary approach when dealing with extensive head and neck defects post oncological resections is based on virtual computer planning, surgical resection/reconstruction simulation and three dimensional modeling and printing.
Nikolay Yanev   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Sternal defect reconstruction using a double-barrel vascularized free fibula flap: a case report

open access: yesArchives of Plastic Surgery, 2021
Total and subtotal sternectomy oncological defects can result in large deficits in the chest wall, disrupting the biomechanics of respiration. Reviewing the current literature involving respiratory function and rib motion after sternectomy, autologous ...
Paula Rocha Gravina   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

A Comparative Study on a Novel Fibula Malleolus Cap to Increase the Accuracy of Oncologic Jaw Reconstruction

open access: yesFrontiers in Oncology, 2022
Objectives Although computer-assisted surgery using fibula flap has been widely applied for oncologic jaw reconstruction in recent years, the inaccurate positioning of the fibula harvest guide brings sliding and rotational errors, which leads to ...
J. Pu   +5 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Vascularized bone grafts for post-traumatic defects in the upper extremity

open access: yesArchives of Plastic Surgery, 2021
Vascularized bone grafts (VBGs) are widely employed to reconstruct upper extremity bone defects. Conventional bone grafting is generally used to treat defects smaller than 5–6 cm, when tissue vascularization is adequate and there is no infection risk ...
Giovanna Petrella   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Partial and Total Flap Failure after Fibula Free Flap in Head and Neck Reconstructive Surgery: Retrospective Analysis of 180 Flaps over 19 Years

open access: yesCancers, 2021
Simple Summary Most data concerning fibula free flaps after cancer resection in the head and neck region are limited to small sample sizes and a short period of follow-up.
M. Knitschke   +6 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

SSOP Three-Dimensional Reconstruction of Tibia and Fibula for Applications in Biomechanical Fracture Models

open access: yesIngeniería, 2022
Context:  Non-fatal injuries represent a public health issue. Among them, lower limb fractures have a large impact on the costs related to orthopedic treatments.
Valentina Mejía Gallón   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Does the Addition of a Vascularized Fibula Improve the Results of a Massive Bone Allograft Alone for Intercalary Femur Reconstruction of Malignant Bone Tumors in Children?

open access: yesClinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, 2021
Background Massive bone allograft with or without a vascularized fibula is a potentially useful approach for femoral intercalary reconstruction after resection of bone sarcomas in children.
C. Errani   +5 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Virtual Surgical Planning, Stereolitographic Models and CAD/CAM Titanium Mesh for Three-Dimensional Reconstruction of Fibula Flap with Iliac Crest Graft and Dental Implants

open access: yesJournal of Clinical Medicine, 2021
Mandibular reconstruction with fibula flap shows a 3D discrepancy between the fibula and the remnant mandible. Eight patients underwent three-dimensional reconstruction of the fibula flap with iliac crest graft and dental implants through virtual ...
C. Navarro Cuéllar   +9 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Home - About - Disclaimer - Privacy