Free vascularised fibular flap harvesting in children: An analysis of donor-site morbidity.

Background: The free vascularised fibular flap (FVFF) is widely used to treat bone defects, although it must be harvested from a healthy site. The objective of this study was to assess clinical morbidity and radiological changes at the FVFF donor site in children.

Hypothesis: Distal fibular stabilisation using a tibial strut decreases the prevalence of valgus ankle deformity.