Repair of bone defect of the lateral forefoot by double segment triangular fibula flap with vascular pedicle: a case report

Conclusion In this operation the grafted fibula was fold into a triangle according to actual need, which though not completely restores the tridimensional structure of the longitudinal, transverse arches of the lateral foot makes weight-bearing walking possible, besides, its appearance and function is satisfactory. Such an operation has overcome the shortage of non-tridimensional structure of the transverse arch etc. in traditional operations and it should be an ideal operation in repairing serious defects on the lateral forefoot through further improvement.
Source: Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences - Category: Biology Source Type: research