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Vascularized medial femoral condyle corticoperiosteal flaps for the treatment of recalcitrant humeral nonunions

Kakar S, Duymaz A, Steinmann S, et al (Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN) Microsurgery 31:85-92, 2011^§

Abstract

Background

Several methods have been used in the management of humeral nonunions. With the advent of modern microsurgical techniques, vascularized bone grafting is becoming increasingly used to improve local biology. We report our experience in the use of a vascularized corticoperiosteal bone flap from the medial femoral supracondylar region in the treatment of recalcitrant humeral nonunions.

Methods

A retrospective review was performed of all patients treated with this technique over a 4-year period within our institution. Patient demographics, nonunion characteristics, complications, and long-term outcomes were analyzed.

Results

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