Background Microsurgical free flaps for reconstruction of soft tissue defects in lower
extremity have evolved into a reliable procedure over last decades; however, there lacked …

The complex lower extremity wound is frequently encountered by orthopedic and plastic
surgeons. Innovations in wound care, soft tissue coverage and surgical fixation techniques …

Background: Clinical indications are expanding for the use of fasciocutaneous free flaps in
lower extremity traumatic reconstruction. The authors assessed the impact of muscle versus …

Background: Microsurgical lower extremity reconstruction remains a challenge. The use of
perforator flaps in lower extremity reconstruction is expanding. The authors present an …

Background: The islanded propeller-design posterior tibial artery perforator flap is a versatile
local reconstructive option for defects of the lower leg, ankle, heel, and foot. Methods: A …

Developments in reconstructive microsurgery have heralded a new phase of limb-saving
procedures. Although pedicled local fasciocutaneous or muscle flaps continue their useful …

Background Free flap reconstruction of the lower limb following trauma often suffers higher
complication rates than other areas of the body. The choice of muscle or fasciocutaneous …

Background The distal lower extremity poses unique reconstructive challenges due to its
requirements for durability of the load-bearing plantar surface and for thin, pliable contour in …

Background When microsurgical transfers are required in posttraumatic lower limb
reconstruction, surgeons must choose among many types of free flaps. Historically …

Background: The objective of this study was to compare the free muscle‐musculocutaneous
flaps and free perforator skin flaps used for soft tissue reconstruction of the lower extremities …