Use of the Microvascular Free Fibula Transfer as a Salvage Reconstruction for Failed Anterior Spine Surgery due to Chronic Osteomyelitis

Use of the vascularized free fibula graft for correction of primary and secondary spinal deformities, as well as for reconstruction after excision of malignant spine tumors, has been well documented. On the basis of their experience, the authors also recommend microvascular fibula transplantation as a salvage procedure for failed anterior spine surgery due to chronic osteomyelitis.