• Archives of Reconstructive Microsurgery
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• 제6권1호
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• pp.63-72
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• 1997

We have evaluated the clinical results following the 46 cases of free vascularized osteocutaneous fibular flap transfer to the tibial defect combined with skin and soft tissue defect, which were performed from May 1982 to January 1997. Regarding to the operation, flap size, length of the grafted fibula, anastomosed vessels, ischemic time of the flap and total operation time were measured. After the operation, time to union of grafted fibula and the amount of hypertrophy of grafted fibula were periodically measured through the serial X-ray follow-up and also the complications and results of treatment were evaluated. In the 46 consecutive procedures of free vascularized osteocutaneous fibular flap transfer, initial bony union were obtained in the 43 grafted fibulas at average 3.75 months after the operation. There were 2 cases in delayed unions and 1 in nonunion. 44 cutaneous flaps among the 46 cases were survived but 2 cases were necrotized due to deep infection and venous insufficiency. One necrotized flap was treated with latissimus dorsi free flap transfer and the other was treated with soleus muscle rotational flap. Grafted fibulas have been hypertrophied during the follow-up periods. The fracture of grafted fibula(15 cases) was the most common complication and occurred at average 9.7 months after the operation. The fractured fibulas were treated with the cast immobilization or internal fixation with conventional cancellous bone graft. In the cases of tibia and fibula fracture at recipient site, the initial rigid fixation for the fibula fracture at recipient site could prevent the fracture of grafted fibula to the tibia.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제49권3호
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• pp.413-417
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• 2022

The authors present a unique case of osteonecrosis of a cortical half of a fibula free flap that has not been reported in the literature yet. This complication was associated with the impairment of the vascularization of periosteum in the cortical half of fibula that was fixated with a nonlocking reconstructive 2.0-mm plate and screws but other factors could have been involved. The patient was submitted to excision of a cemento-ossifying fibroma that resulted in a left hemimaxilectomy mesoinfrastructure defect classified as the Cordeiro type 2B. The 42-year-old female patient was submitted to reconstruction with an osteomusculocutaneous fibula free flap plus a segment of fibula graft. The two bone segments of the free flap used to reconstruct the anterior and left alveolar crest were fixated with a reconstructive 2.0-mm plate of matrixMANDIBLE system. The only reported complication was an oronasal fistula that healed with conservative treatment and the referred osteonecrosis of the external cortical half of the fibula free flap with plate exposure at 2.5 years postoperatively. Surgical excision of the osteonecrosed cortical half of the fibula with the plate and screws was performed, while the other cortical underwent bone union as corroborated by computed tomography scans.

• 대한정형도수물리치료학회지
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.51-56
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• 2006

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of mobilization application for the lower extremity after fibula Pilon fracture operation patient. Methods: The subjects was 62 years old male who was injury of Lt. fibula shaft Fx., 3 cuneiform & cuboid Fx., 2.3.4 metatarsal bone Fx., We were compared to result of physical therapy between pre and post exercise for 2weeks. Results: The results of this study were summarized below; The mobilization application of the Lt. lower extremity was significantly differences of the ROM at pre and post therapy after 2 weeks, especially in knee flexion ($40^{\circ}$). The increased of accessary movement was evaluated to increased of the physiologic movement about the joints of the lower extremity. Conclusion: We consider that factors of therapy result were not only fracture types, operation and reduction methods for the fibula Pilon fracture but also the ability of physical therapist's manual techniques.

• 대한족부족관절학회지
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• 제25권4호
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• pp.177-180
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• 2021

Pediatric ankle fractures can cause physeal injuries which can lead to the shortening of the fibula. This induces a lateral shift of the talus, valgus tilt, and instability of the ankle joint, which can result in an arthritic change in this joint. Patients with a shortening of the fibula may complain of constant pain and restricted movements in their daily lives and during sports activities. Ankle reconstruction with fibula lengthening Z-osteotomy can provide excellent results if arthritis is absent or minimal, especially in young and active patients. To the best of the authors' knowledge, this is the first report in South Korea regarding the treatment of fibula shortening following a growth arrest due to injury.

• Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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• 제35권6호
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• pp.437-447
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• 2013

The fibula is one of the most useful sources for harvest of a vascularized bone graft. The fibula is a straight, long, tubed bone, much stronger than any other available bone that can currently be used for a vascularized graft. It has a reliable peroneal vascular pedicle with a large diameter and moderate length. There is a definite nutrient artery that enters the medullary cavity, as well as multiple arcade vessels, which add to the supply of the bone through periosteal circulation. The vascularized fibula graft is used mainly for long segment defects of the long tubed bone of the upper and lower extremities. It can provide a long, straight length up to 25 cm in an adult. The fibula can be easily osteotomized and can be used in reconstruction of the curved mandible. Since the first description as a vascularized free fibula bone graft by Taylor in 1975 and as a mandibular reconstruction by Hidalgo in 1989, the fibula has continued to replace the bone and soft tissue reconstruction options in the field of maxillofacial reconstruction. For the better understanding of a fibular free flap, the constant anatomical findings must be learned and memorized by young doctors during the specialized training course for the Korean National Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. This article reviews the anatomical basis of a fibular free flap with Korean language.

• 대한골관절종양학회지
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.112-117
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• 2006

목적: 본 연구에서는 골 종양의 발생 부위 중 비교적 드문 부위인 비골에서 원발하는 골 종양의 종류와 그 치료 후 경과에 대하여 연구하고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법: 1993년 1월 1일부터 2005년 12월 31일까지 하지의 골종양을 진단 받고 수술적 치료를 받은 환자 중 비골의 원발성 골종양 환자에 대하여 조사하여 그 임상적 결과를 조사하였다. 결과: 상기 기간에 비골의 원발성 골종양을 진단 받고 수술적 치료를 받은 환자는 총 17명(남자 10명, 여자 7명)이었으며 평균 연령은 22세, 평균 추시는 18개월이었다. 병리조직 검사 결과 골연골종이 8예로 가장 흔한 진단이었으며 그 외에 골육종, 섬유성 골이형성증이 2예씩 진단되었다. 악성 골 종양의 빈도는 10.5%였다. 그 부위별로는 근위부, 간부, 원위부가 각각 12예, 4예, 1예였다. 최종 추시 시의 임상적인 만족도는 우수 혹은 양호의 결과가 14명으로 나타났다. 결론: 비골은 골 이식 시에 가장 흔한 공여부 중의 하나로 병변이 경골까지 침범되거나 원위부에 위치하지 지 않는 이상 절제 후에 재건술이 특별히 필요하지 않기 때문에 적극적인 수술적인 치료가 가능하며 특히 간부의 경우에는 충분한 절제 경계를 확보하기 용이하다. 그러나 전체적으로 그 빈도가 낮은 편이며 증상이 명확하지 않고 병변이 진행될 경우에 절단술이 필요할 수 있어 진단에 주의를 요한다.

• 대한미세수술학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한미세수술학회 1995년도 제15차 학술대회
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• pp.78.1-78.1
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• 1995

• 대한골관절종양학회지
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• 제1권1호
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• pp.23-29
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• 1995

Recently limb-salvage operation is widely used for the treatment of malignant bone tumor. But distal leg is out of range of limb-salvage operation due to its technical problem. We report satisfactory limb-salvage operation with tumor prosthesis in 3 cases of osteosarcoma of the distal tibia and fibula. Two cases involved in the tibia and 1 case in the fibula. Average age at operation was 23 years. Neoadjuvant and adjuvant chemotherapy were performed in all 3 cases. We used custom made tumor prosthesis which is designed by Seoul National University Orthopaedic Department. Overall Functional Evaluations by Enneking rating system were good in all 3 cases. All cases are CDF(continuosly disease free since the surgical procedure) state at mean follow-up 2 year and 9 months. In conclusion limb-salvage with tumor prosthesis is useful treatment modality for malignant bone tumor of distal tibia and fibula. Good functional results and few complications suggests limb salvage of distal lower leg may be replaceable with B-K amputation.

• 대한골관절종양학회지
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• 제14권2호
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• pp.178-181
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• 2008

골막하에 발생하는 결절종은 매우 드물며, 골막 연골종, 지방종, 건초 거대 세포종, 혈종, 기타 염증 그리고 방골성 골육종 등과 감별이 필요하다. 현재까지 보고된 골막하 결절종의 발생 부위는 경골이 가장 흔하며, 요골, 척골, 대퇴골에서도 발생이 보고되었지만, 비골에 발생한 경우는 1예만 보고되어 있다. 이에 저자들은 30세 여자 환자의 우측 원위 비골 부위에 발생한 골막하 결절종을 경험하였기에 이를 문헌 고찰과 함께 보고하는 바이다.

• 대한두개안면성형외과학회지
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• 제22권2호
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• pp.105-109
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• 2021

The use of a fibula osteocutaneous flap is currently the mainstay of segmental mandibular reconstruction. This type of flap is used to treat tumors, trauma, or osteoradionecrosis of the mandible. However, a fibula osteocutaneous flap may also be a good option for reconstructing the mandible to preserve oropharyngeal function and facial appearance in cases of pathological fracture requiring extensive segmental bone resection. Chronic osteomyelitis is one of the various causes of subsequent pathologic mandibular fractures; however, it is rare, and there have been few reports using free flaps in osteomyelitis of the mandible. We share our experience with a 76-year-old patient who presented with a pathologic fracture following osteomyelitis of the mandible that was reconstructed using a fibula osteocutaneous flap after wide segmental resection.