Christine J Lee, Ekaterina Tiourin, Nima Khoshab, Amber R Leis, Nader A Nassif, Amir Misaghi, Raj M Vyas
Vascularized fibular epiphyseal transfer (VFET) offers a functional advantage in pediatric limb salvage due to the preservation of growth potential and an articular surface for remodeling. This review summarizes the available evidence on the clinical characteristics and outcomes of pediatric reconstruction applying VFET at different recipient sites and with varying techniques. VFET was used to reconstruct the proximal humerus, distal radius or ulna, proximal femur, distal fibula, calcaneus, and mandible. Although most often harvested on the anterior tibial artery, VFET has also been performed using the peroneal artery, the inferior lateral genicular artery, and a dual pedicle...
October 2023: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Global Open