Radial Reconstruction With Fibular Free Flap Using CAD-CAM and Virtual Surgical Planning in Pediatric Pseudoarthrosis due to Neurofibromatosis Type 1: A Case Report and Literature Review.
Alicia Dean, Manuel Román Torres, Concepción Centella Gutiérrez et al.
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Case in brief
A 7-year-old boy with neurofibromatosis type 1 presented with radial pseudoarthrosis, a challenging condition to repair. The reconstruction utilized a vascularized free fibular flap, patient-specific CAD-CAM guides, and an interactive 3D virtual surgical planning environment. A 3-cm defect was successfully reconstructed, achieving bone union within 7-8 months and restoring full wrist motion without donor site morbidity.
Diagnostic / clinical pearl
The integration of CAD-CAM and virtual surgical planning in pediatric reconstruction can enhance precision and outcomes in complex cases like forearm pseudoarthrosis due to neurofibromatosis type 1.