Abstract |
Historically, patients suffering from fibrous dysplasia of the metatarsals faced amputation or resection as the treatments of choice. Although the lesion itself is not malignant, pain, swelling, and disability dictated the treatment. With recent refinements in microvascular surgery, vascularized bone grafting has offered a viable alternative for this and similar conditions that offers the potential for a functional, pain-free foot.
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Authors | R L Tomczak, R E Johnson, J Hamilton |
Journal | The Journal of foot and ankle surgery : official publication of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
(J Foot Ankle Surg)
Vol. 32
Issue 6
Pg. 604-10
( 1993)
ISSN: 1067-2516 [Print] United States |
PMID | 8130791
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Adult
- Anastomosis, Surgical
- Bone Transplantation
(methods)
- Fibrous Dysplasia, Monostotic
(surgery)
- Fibula
(blood supply, transplantation)
- Follow-Up Studies
- Humans
- Male
- Metatarsal Bones
(surgery)
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