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A1 Fayaz, Hangama C.
A1 Yaremchuk, Michael
A1 Jupiter, Jesse B.
T1 Reconstruction of a Traumatic Transmetatarsal Amputation with Use of a Latissimus Dorsi Free Tissue Transfer and the Ilizarov TechniqueA Case Report
JF The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery
JO The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery
YR 2010
FD February 1
VO 92
IS 2
SP 459
OP 464
DO 10.2106/JBJS.H.00505
UL http://dx.doi.org/10.2106/JBJS.H.00505
AB 
The reconstructive strategies for failed midfoot amputations are less clearly defined. We performed a staged reconstruction, combining the Ilizarov bone-lengthening technique with a latissimus dorsi free muscle transfer. The fundamental goals of the treatment were to improve the patient's quality of life as well as to provide a functional and durable reconstruction of the musculoskeletal defect. The patient was informed that data concerning the case would be submitted for publication, and she consented.