title: Use of a posterior calf fasciocutaneous flap with distal pedicle to reconstruct a huge ankle defect.
abstract: A distally based posterior calf fasciocutaneous flap was successfully used to reconstruct a major ankle defect with exposed bones and joints. The flap, which reaches easily this region, can also be used as a free flap for coverage of heel and ankle when the forefoot is not involved in the injury.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, C.H.R.U., Brest, France.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: le Nen
authors.forename: O
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Riot
authors.forename: J F
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: le Noach
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Caro
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Lefèvre
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D016512:Ankle Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods