Efficacy of free-flap-transfer and plate-fixation for Gustilo IIIB fractures in type II diabetic patients: A retrospective study

Figure 2 Reconstruction of metacarpal fractures with composite free flap. A: Open fractures and defects of the 2^nd and 3^rd metacarpals; B: Wound before definitive surgery; C: Initial design of the composite free flap transfer; D: Free flap and non-vascularized half fibula; E and F: Nine months post-surgery: Bone healing and successful flap integration; G: Re-union of the fibula, minimizing donor site morbidity.