OBJECTIVE: The study describes a new and simple way to transplanttranspose a vascularized fibular graft from the fibula to the femur diaphysis without the need for microsurgery, demonstrates a successful clinical case with good results with regards to vascularization and osseous consolidation, and speculates about other applications of this flap procedure in reconstructive surgery. METHODS: A stalked vascularized fibular bone graft was transferred without microsurgery. The bone reached the proximal diaphysis of the femur. Communication between the lateral gastrocnemius arterial system and fibular artery through a skin flap and it's perforating arteries allowed good vascularization to the graft. The concept of "perforating artery-to-perforating artery" was established with their vascular territories intersecting the skin island flap. RESULTS: The patient operated on healed without infection. Bone scintigraphy showed periosteal bone vascularization. CONCLUSION: The Cutaneous Gastrocnemius-Fibular Flap is a new weapon for the reconstructive surgeon. It´s practical and reliable, and its reduced surgery time and its principle of construction will be applicable to the creation of other flaps.
Bone transplantation; Surgical flaps; Fibula; Muscle; Skeletal
