Free vascularized fibula leads to hallux toe flexion deformity due to ischemic muscle contracture of flexor hallucis longus.

Hao WuYuehao HuZilin WangYige LiuJing HanChenping ZhangZanjing ZhaiChenping Zhang

Published in: Head & neck (2024)

This study reports a 100% incidence of toe flexion deformity post-transplantation. The deformity correlated strongly with ischemic contracture of the flexor hallucis longus.

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risk factors
skeletal muscle
cerebral ischemia
stem cells
emergency department
adverse drug
mesenchymal stem cells
brain injury
subarachnoid hemorrhage