Free Fibula Flap-Donor-Site Morbidity: Case Report and Review of the Literature

ABSTRACT

The free osteocutaneous fibula flap is the most commonly transferred vascularized bone flap used today. The associated donor site morbidity is well-reported, including vague pain which usually presents late, and is associated with few objective clinical findings. The authors report a case in which the pain had an identifiable cause; they suggest how this can be avoided.

KEYWORDS

Free osteocutaneous fibula flap - vascularized bone flaps - donor-site morbidity - case report

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