Composite rib and serratus anterior pedicle transfer for reconstruction of an osteomyelitis of the humerus
2020
Abstract We report the case of a 40 year-old male with Staphylococcus aureus osteomyelitis of the proximal humerus after open reduction and internal fixation of a fracture from motor vehicle accident. Removal of the osteosynthesis, extensive debridement and intravenous antibiotics administration was done followed by external fixation stabilization and reconstruction with a combined pedicled flap using the serratus anterior reversed flap and the 6th rib. At the last follow-up, healing of the bone flap was observed; the patient experienced useful motion of his upper extremity without any evidence of recurrent infection.
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