Free Medial Femoral Condyle Flap for Reconstruction of Scaphoid Nonunion: A Systematic Review.

Background:  The free medial femoral condyle (MFC) bone flap is an attractive option for reconstruction of scaphoid nonunion utilizing vascularized bone to augment bony healing, especially in cases of failed prior treatment or osteonecrosis. This review aims to determine the role and reliability of the free MFC flap for treatment of scaphoid nonunion.

Methods:  A search of electronic databases was performed according to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines.

Toe-to-Finger Vascularized Joint Transfers for Proximal Interphalangeal Joint Reconstruction: A Systematic Review.

Vascularized joint transfer (VJT) from the proximal interphalangeal joint (PIPJ) of the toe is an attractive reconstructive option in cases of nonsalvageable finger PIPJ but is limited by equivocal functional outcomes. This systematic review aims to provide an update on vascularized toe-to-finger PIPJ transfers, examining functional outcomes, complications, and the latest refinements in operative technique. A systematic review of the available literature was performed according to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines.