Use of vastus lateralis muscle flap for repair of trochanteric pressure sores.
The use of a vastus lateralis muscle flap is suggested as an approach to the surgical repair of trochanteric pressure sores in paraplegic patients. The details of the anatomy of the muscle are outlined, and our surgical technique for its use is described.
D006801:Humans; D009132:Muscles / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000098:blood supply / Q000637:transplantation*; D011312:Pressure / Q000009:adverse effects; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000601:surgery*; D016038:Skin Transplantation; D012883:Skin Ulcer / Q000209:etiology; D013848:Thigh / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000601:surgery