Flap reconstruction of the elbow and forearm: a case-based approach

Joshua M Adkinson; Kevin C Chung

doi:10.1016/j.hcl.2013.12.005

Flap reconstruction of the elbow and forearm: a case-based approach

Hand Clin. 2014 May;30(2):153-63. v. doi: 10.1016/j.hcl.2013.12.005.

Authors

Joshua M Adkinson¹, Kevin C Chung²

Affiliations

¹ Section of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Michigan Health System, 2130 Taubman Center, SPC 5340, 1500 East Medical Center Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5340, USA.
² Section of Plastic Surgery, University of Michigan Medical School, 2130 Taubman Center, SPC 5340, 1500 East Medical Center Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5340, USA. Electronic address: kecchung@med.umich.edu.

Abstract

Elbow and forearm wounds have distinct reconstructive requirements, but both require a durable and pliable solution. Pedicle, free fasciocutaneous and muscle, and distant (2-stage) flaps have a role in wound reconstruction in these unique areas. This article presents practical surgical cases as a guide to soft tissue reconstruction of the elbow and forearm.

Keywords: Elbow wounds; Flap reconstruction; Forearm wounds.

Publication types

Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
Review

MeSH terms

Elbow Injuries*
Fascia / transplantation
Forearm Injuries / surgery*
Humans
Plastic Surgery Procedures / methods*
Skin Transplantation / methods
Surgical Flaps*

Abstract

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MeSH terms

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