Salvage of a Fractured Proximal Ulnar Osteoarticular Allograft Using a Medial Femoral Condyle Free Flap: A Case Report

JBJS Case Connect. 2023 Aug 2;13(3). doi: 10.2106/JBJS.CC.22.00796. eCollection 2023 Jul 1.

Abstract

Case: We present the case of a 47-year-old paraplegic woman who underwent resection of an intermediate-grade chondrosarcoma in the proximal ulna, which was initially reconstructed with an osteoarticular allograft. However, after more than 25 years without complications, she sustained an intra-articular fracture of the allograft, which was then successfully treated using a vascularized medial femoral condyle (MFC) flap and anterolateral thigh flap. The patient has subsequently recovered her baseline elbow function, has no pain, and can use her wheelchair without restrictions.

Conclusion: Free MFC flaps are viable options to salvage osteoarticular allografts that are affected by intra-articular fractures.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Allografts
  • Female
  • Femur / surgery
  • Fractures, Bone* / surgery
  • Free Tissue Flaps*
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Ulna / surgery