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J Reconstr Microsurg 2005; 21(5): 287-291
DOI: 10.1055/s-2005-871768
DOI: 10.1055/s-2005-871768
Arthroplasty of the Elbow Joint Using Vascularized Iliac Bone Graft for Reconstruction of Massive Bone Defect of the Distal Humerus
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Publication History
Accepted: February 18, 2005
Publication Date:
22 June 2005 (online)
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ABSTRACT
The authors present a case of a 39-year-old man with an enormous bone defect of the distal humerus secondary to an infected nonunion, who was successfully reconstructed using a vascularized iliac bone graft. The use of a vascularized iliac bone graft may be an option for reconstructing such massive defects of the metaphyseal area of the humerus.
KEYWORDS
Arthroplasty - elbow joint - vascularized lliac bone graft
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Yasunori HattoriM.D. Ph.D.
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Ogori Daiichi General Hospital
Shimogo, 862-3, Ogori, Yoshikigun
Yamaguichi 754-0002, Japan