Publication Name	World Journal of Orthopedics
Manuscript ID	124681
DOI	10.5312/wjo.124681
Country	India

Category	Orthopedics
Manuscript Type	Prospective Study
Article Title	Predictable regeneration and protective effect against ankle valgus following non-vascularized fibular graft harvest in children
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Md Zafar Iqbal, Anil Agarwal, Shivank Khurana, Aakash Deep and Sagarika Sahoo
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Md Zafar Iqbal, Department of Paediatric Orthopaedics, Chacha Nehru Bal Chikitsalaya, Geeta Colony, New Delhi 110031, Delhi, India. docmdzafariqbal@gmail.com
Key Words	Fibular regeneration; Non-vascularized fibular graft; Ankle valgus deformity; Periosteal preservation; Donor-site morbidity
Core Tip	Fibular regeneration following non-vascularized fibular graft harvest in children is common when the periosteal sleeve is preserved, with most cases achieving continuity within six months. This prospective study demonstrates that successful regeneration is associated with a substantially lower incidence of ankle valgus deformity, highlighting its protective role in maintaining lateral ankle stability. However, regeneration is not universal, and valgus deformity may occur despite regeneration, emphasizing the need for meticulous surgical technique, preservation of the periosteum, and serial postoperative surveillance of the donor site.
Citation	Iqbal MZ, Agarwal A, Khurana S, Deep A, Sahoo S. Predictable regeneration and protective effect against ankle valgus following non-vascularized fibular graft harvest in children. World J Orthop 2026; In press DOI: https://doi.org/10.5312/wjo.124681
PDF	124681-in-press.pdf

Received	2026-06-23 01:52
Peer-Review Started	2026-06-23 01:52
First Decision by Editorial Office Director
Return for Revision	2026-07-07 08:09
Revised	2026-07-21 16:35
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Second Decision by Editor	2026-07-28 02:34
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-07-28 09:56
Articles in Press	2026-07-28 09:56
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