Tibio-talo-calcaneal fusion with a free vascularized fibular graft in comminuted open fractures of the talus and the calcaneus.
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Abstract
An operation is described in which a free vascularized fibular graft with a peroneal cutaneous flap is used for tibio-talo-calcaneal fusion and simultaneous skin coverage in treatment of comminuted open fractures of the talus and the calcaneus involving large skin loss. Nine months postoperatively, the tibio-talo-calcaneal arthrodesis was successful, with good coverage of the skin defect on the medial aspect of the sole. One year 7 months postoperatively, the patient is free of pain and able to walk with full weightbearing on the foot.
Medical subject headings
- Arthrodesis
- Calcaneus
- Fractures, Open
- Surgical Flaps
- Talus
Anatomy
- foot