A Combined Use of a Free Vascularised Flap and an External Fixator for Reconstruction of Lower Extremity Defects in Children

Purpose. To describe a combined use of a free vascularised flap and an external fixator for reconstruction of lower extremity defects in children, and correction of equinus contracture developed after removal of the external fixator using a circular dynamic frame. Methods. Seven children (4 males) a...

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Main Authors: E Segev, S Wientroub, Y Kollender, I Meller, A Amir, E Gur
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2007-08-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/230949900701500217