Medial Femoral Condyle Free Flap Reconstruction of Complex Foot and Ankle Pathology.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Complex hindfoot pathology may benefit from vascularized bone flap reconstruction rather than traditional bone grafting techniques. Medial femoral condyle (MFC) flaps provide vascularized periosteum, skin, and corticocancellous bone.

Methods

A retrospective, single-institution cohort study of consecutive MFC flaps performed for complicated hindfoot reconstruction between 2013 and 2019 was reviewed. Radiologic follow-up assessed osseous union and clinical outcomes were evaluated with the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) hindfoot score. Thirty MFC flaps were performed in 28 patients for complex hindfoot pathology. Twenty-seven flaps had adequate clinical and radiographic follow-up (mean 15.8 months).

Results

The majority presented with avascu

SUBMITTER: Stranix JT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8697073 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature