ABSTRACT
Introduction:
We report a case of reconstruction of the proximal third of the right humerus and rehabilitation of the elbow in a 20-year-old male patient who was injured in an automobile accident and developed bone necrosis of 5 cm at the proximal third of the humerus and avulsion of the brachial biceps.
Methods:
A scapular bone flap was used, together with a latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap, using subscapular vessels for the pedicle.
Results:
The patient had excellent postoperative course, presenting in the 2-month postoperative period with bone consolidation and initiation of elbow flexion.
Conclusions:
This flap modality is a safe and useful option for bone reconstruction.
Keywords:
Elbow; Humerus; Myocutaneous flap; Superficial muscles of the back; Osteonecrosis.