Skip to main content
Article
Preserving the Knee in the Setting of High Segmental Tibial Bone and Massive Soft-Tissue Loss Using Vascularized Distal Tibial Bone Docking and a Foot Fillet Flap: A Case Report
JBJS case connector
  • Garyn T Metoyer
  • Spencer Anderson, Wright State University
  • Brandon R. Horne, Wright State University - Main Campus
  • Salim Mancho, Wright State University
  • Sunishka M Wimalawansa, Wright State University
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
4-1-2020
Find in a Library

Catalog Record

Abstract

Case: We discuss our reconstructive approach to avoid an above-knee amputation in a 33-year-old man presenting after lower extremity crush injury. We used a vascularized tibial bone flap and a foot fillet flap to restore length and joint functionality to the residual limb. The patient ambulates with good prosthetic fit on durable heel pad skin and 100° active knee motion.

Conclusion: This pairing of intramedullary nail with vascularized bone flap and fillet flap to address soft-tissue coverage and retain limb length is a useful tool in traumatic lower extremity injury management, providing an alternative technique for tibial bone graft stabilization with robust, sensate tissue coverage.

DOI
10.2106/JBJS.CC.19.00496
Citation Information
Garyn T Metoyer, Spencer Anderson, Brandon R. Horne, Salim Mancho, et al.. "Preserving the Knee in the Setting of High Segmental Tibial Bone and Massive Soft-Tissue Loss Using Vascularized Distal Tibial Bone Docking and a Foot Fillet Flap: A Case Report" JBJS case connector Vol. 10 Iss. 2 (2020) ISSN: 2160-3251
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/brandonr-horne/6/