Search results for " free flaps"

Reconstruction of the weight-bearing surface of the foot with free flaps

2015

Free Vascularized Toe Joint Transfer to the Metacarpal phalangeal Joint: new surgical techniques to improve the functional outcome

2017

Muscle versus Fasciocutaneous Flap in Lower Limb Reconstruction: Is There a Best Option?

2017

AbstractSoft tissue defects of the lower extremity that expose underlying bones, joints, and tendons pose challenging problems and generally require free tissue transfer for a successful reconstruction. Historically, muscle flaps were the gold standard choice for lower limb reconstruction. To obviate the unpredictable appearance and high donor-site morbidity of muscle flaps, fasciocutaneous flaps were introduced. Recently, perforator flaps, such as the anterolateral thigh flap, gained a leading role in the reconstructive scenario. There is growing evidence in the literature supporting that fasciocutaneous and perforator flaps are comparable to muscle flaps in terms of flap survival, postope…