Spino-plastic surgery
•Spino-plastic surgery addresses complex spinal defects using a multidisciplinary approach•The plastic surgeon's role in spinal reconstructive surgery has evolved from reactive to proactive involvement in care•VBGs reduce time to spinal fusion without significantly increasing operative time, mo...
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Published in: | Orthoplastic surgery Vol. 18; pp. 2 - 7 |
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Main Authors: | , , , , , , , , |
Format: | Journal Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier Ltd
01-12-2024
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Summary: | •Spino-plastic surgery addresses complex spinal defects using a multidisciplinary approach•The plastic surgeon's role in spinal reconstructive surgery has evolved from reactive to proactive involvement in care•VBGs reduce time to spinal fusion without significantly increasing operative time, monitoring, length of stay or transfusions.•We discuss the VBGs within the reconstructive ladder, as well as the indications, anatomy and dissection of VBG types. |
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ISSN: | 2666-769X 2666-769X |
DOI: | 10.1016/j.orthop.2024.09.001 |