One-Bone Forearm Reconstruction Using Vascularized Fibular Graft for Massive Forearm Soft-Tissue and Bone Defect: Case Report

The authors report a case of recurrent malignant fibrous histiocytoma with extensive bone- and soft-tissue involvement, successfully treated with one-bone forearm reconstruction using a vascularized fibular graft and multiple tendon transfer. Twenty-four months after surgery, elbow and hand functions were maintained, and the patient had no disturbance of hand function in daily activity, although rotation of the forearm was sacrificed. No local recurrence or metastasis was noted. The procedure is a useful reconstructive option for complex tissue defects following wide excision of sarcoma of the forearm.

KEYWORDS

One-bone forearm reconstruction - sarcoma - vascularized fibular graft

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