Comparison of Induced Membrane Technique With Vascularized Fibula Flap for Pediatric Limb Reconstruction

This study has for goal to evaluate vascularised fibula flap and induced membrane for children's bone loss.

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Key information

Conditions

Bone Loss Bone Diseases Bone Diseases, Metabolic Children Fibula Flap Induced Membrane Metabolic Diseases Microsurgery Musculoskeletal Diseases Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases Reconstruction

Age range

0 year–18 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Who can participate

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Patient under 18 years old
Procedure by induced membrane or vascularised fibula flap for limb reconstruction from 2000 to 2026

Exclusion criteria

Patient under 6 months follow up
Patient who underwent vascularised fibula flap with epiphysis

Treatment and study plan

limb reconstruction

Procedure

induced membrane
vascularised fibula

Primary outcomes

Complete consolidation at 12 months

Time frame: assessment of consolidation 12 months after surgical reconstruction, for induced membrane group the first time of surgery is considerred

The measures will be evaluated on x-rays. Consolidation is considerred achieved when at least 3 out of 4 cortices are fused.

Xrays are done on every consultations

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Central Hospital, Nancy, France

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Comparison of Induced Membrane Technique With Vascularized Fibula Flap for Pediatric Limb Reconstruction, a National French Study

Acronym: FIBMASC

Important dates

Study start: 2026
Primary completion: 2026
Study completion: 2026
First posted: Sep 17, 2026
Registry last updated: Sep 17, 2026

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