Donor-Site Morbidity of Free Fibula and DCIA Flaps

Evaluation of long‐term functional donor‐site morbidity after deep circumflex iliac crest artery bone flap harvest

“…Regarding the range of motion, our results are in accordance with previous publications (Ling et al, ; Schardt et al, ). Except for abduction, Ling et al found all motions in the hip joint significantly reduced in side comparison.…”

“…With a postoperative score of 97.7, indicating excellent performance, our study confirms the long‐term postoperative outcome of Ling et al, who reported on an average HHS of 98.3. Schardt et al () however, found an HHS of 84.9 points, which may be explained by the shorter follow up time of 13 months on average (Ling et al, ). This would further enhance the need for the implementation of standardized physiotherapy concepts that specifically address the needs of patients after harvesting surgery at the iliac crest for an improved and faster functional recovery and rehabilitation.…”

Oromandibular Reconstruction With Chimeric Double-Skin Paddle Flap Based on Peroneal Vessel Axis for Synchronous Opposite Double Oral Cancer

“…Some gait discomfort was reported in the early postoperative period, but patients ambulated freely thereafter. The morbidities are similar to those reported in two previous studies by Ling et al 27 and Momoh et al, 28 which reported the incidence of skin graft loss (15%), cellulitis (10%), wound dehiscence (8%), claw toe deformity (range, 9%-38.9%), and weakness of the great toe (range, 8%-12.1%).…”

Fibula Osteoseptocutaneous Flap

“…26,27 Our technique aims to minimize morbidity in a number of ways. The distal fibular stump is traditionally set at 6 cm to maintain ankle stability postoperatively.…”