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Severe vascular complications after derotational osteotomy of the tibia salvaged with free functional latissimus dorsi muscle transfer. A case report

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: We present a case study of a 26-year-old male who sustained severe vascular and neurogenic injury during derotational osteotomy of the tibia. Directly postoperatively he complained of a drop foot, but 3 days later presented with an ischemic compartment syndrome of the anterior and lateral compartments. After debridement the osteotomy and metalware were exposed and the patient had a drop foot. Here we report how we salvaged his lower limb with a free functional latissimus dorsi muscle transfer that reconstructed soft tissues and restored ankle dorsiflexion.

Source: JPRAS Open

DOI: 10.1016/j.jpra.2024.09.010

Authors: T. de Jong, N. van Alfen, R.J. van Heerwaarden, E.T. Walbeehm, T.H.J. Nijhuis

Institutions: Radboud University Nijmegen, Radboud University Medical Center, Donders Centre for Neuroscience, Kliniek ViaSana, Haga Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,920