International Journal of Recent Innovations in Medicine and Clinical Research
Official Publication of Innovative Education and Scientific Research Foundation
Official Publication of Innovative Education and Scientific Research Foundation
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Online ISSN:-2582-1075
Case Report
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Volume : 5, Issue : 2, Year : 2023
Article Page : 8-12
https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijrimcr.2023.007
Abstract
Introduction: Fibular grafts have been well reported for treating various conditions with bony defects because there is cortical bone, and it has excellent strength and potential for remodeling. Here, we reported using a fibular graft for a patient with an open fracture middle shaft tibia fibula grade IIIB with a bone defect.
Presentation of Case: Our patient was male, 25 years old, and complained of deformity with no pain in his right lower leg. Historically, he had a motorcycle accident and was diagnosed with an open fracture of the middle shaft tibia and fibula grade IIIB with peroneal nerve injury. Physical examination revealed a right lower leg deformity with a drop foot sign. The plain radiographic evaluation of the right lower leg showed an intramedullary nail in the tibia, plate, and screw on the fibula, with a large bone defect on the tibia. The application of a fibular graft to cover the bone defect was performed with the goal was to improving the lower leg's function. On one month follow-up, we observed improvement in the right lower leg's function with full right knee's range of motion. The patient had good overall condition and was satisfied with the outcome of the surgery.
Conclusion: Fibular graft application provided satisfactory results in our patient with a large tibial bone defect.
Keywords: Fibular graft, non-union, bone defect, FTSG.
How to cite : Sananta* P, Dradjat R S, Arifin M A, Good Functional Outcome After Fibular Graft Application for Tibial Large Bone Defect: A Case Report. Int J Recent Innov Med Clin Res 2023;5(2):8-12
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