The primary goal of soft tissue coverage in wound management is to allow the underlying
defect to heal. In the setting of upper extremity trauma, however, such soft tissue defects are
oftentimes compounded in nature because of the involvement of other anatomic structures
such as bones, tendons, nerves, vessels, and muscles that are both in close proximity and
have important roles in the overall function of the upper limb. Associated defects of these
structural components can be addressed by various methods including osteosynthesis …