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Ipsilateral Fibular Transport Using Ilizarov–Taylor Spatial Frame for a Limb Salvage Reconstruction: a Case Report

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Segmental bone defects of the tibia present a challenging problem, particularly when they are associated with soft tissue injuries or instability. Various techniques have been reported to treat bone loss in the tibia. This case report describes a patient with massive segmental bone loss associated with a soft tissue injury, which required a flap for coverage. The injury was treated with an ipsilateral fibular transport utilizing an Ilizarov/Taylor spatial frame. At one and a half year follow-up, the patient was able to walk without any support at home and wore a protective shell for outdoor activities. The outcome of this case study indicates that ipsilateral fibular transport using the Ilizarov method is a valuable technique for limb salvage reconstruction.

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The authors would like to thank Craig Fryman, BS (Research Coordinator).

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  1. Limb Lengthening and Deformity Service, Hospital for Special Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY, USA

    Raheel Shafi MD, Austin T. Fragomen MD & S. Robert Rozbruch MD

  2. 535 E 70th Street, New York, NY, 10021, USA

    S. Robert Rozbruch MD

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Shafi, R., Fragomen, A.T. & Rozbruch, S.R. Ipsilateral Fibular Transport Using Ilizarov–Taylor Spatial Frame for a Limb Salvage Reconstruction: a Case Report. HSS Jrnl 5, 31–39 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11420-008-9102-7

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