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J Reconstr Microsurg 2006; 22(3): 143-148
DOI: 10.1055/s-2006-939958
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Two-Stage Reconstruction in Congenital Pseudarthrosis of the Forearm Using the Ilizarov Technique and Vascularized Osteoseptocutaneous Fibula

Musa Mateev1 , Arstan Imanaliev1
  • 1Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Microsurgery and Hand Surgery, National Hospital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
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Accepted: December 1, 2005

Publication Date:
06 July 2006 (online)

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ABSTRACT

The authors present nine patients with congenital pseudarthrosis of the forearm. The reconstruction was carried out in two stages. At the first stage, Ilizarov's device was applied to the forearm in order to lengthen the affected extremity and to eliminate deformity. At the second stage, the bone defect was replaced a with free vascularized fibula osteoseptocutaneous graft. All patients had complete survival of the transferred fibula grafts. Bone consolidation was achieved in 4 to 6 months after the reconstruction.

KEYWORDS

Congenital pseudarthrosis - forearm - reconstruction - fibula graft - Ilizarov's device

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