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Fibula Free Flap
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Abstract
The fibula is a bone located in the lateral portion of the leg measuring approximately 40 cm. It is articulated superiorly with the lateral tibial condyle and inferiorly with the lateral malleolus. The fibula and the tibia are connected to each other through the interosseous membrane.
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