Vascularized proximal fibular epiphyseal transfer for shoulder reconstruction after tumor resection : a case report / Emmanuel P. Estrella, Ellen Y. Lee, Edward H. Wang

We present a case of an 8-year-old girl with a high grade osteogenic sarcoma of the proximal humerus treated with wide resection and vascularized proximal humerus treated with wide resection and vascularized proximal fibular epiphyseal transfer. At 5 years after reconstruction, the patient is tumor free and had a Musculoskeletal Tumor Score of 26/30 or 86.7%. The functional outcomes in terms of shoulder range of motion and pain were good. Complications include transient peroneal nerve palsy and mild valgus instability of the knee. (Authors)

In: Acta Medica Philippina, 2012 vol 46 (2) pages: 64-68


Reconstructive Surgical Procedures

Fibula Transfer Epiphyseal Transfer