title: Parascapular fasciocutaneous flap for covering an above-elbow amputation stump.
abstract: The successful use of a parascapular fasciocutaneous flap to cover an above-elbow amputation stump with exposed bone is described. Better stability of the stump to pressure (or manipulations), a relatively early one-stage surgical procedure and diminished possibility of later contracture leads to a better long-term outcome.
authors.affiliation: Postgraduate Department of Plastic Surgery, King George's Medical College, Lucknow, India.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Kumar
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Chandra
authors.forename: S K
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Bhatnagar
authors.forename: S P
authors.initials: SP
authors.lastname: Bhagia
mesh_terms: D000672:Amputation Stumps / Q000601:surgery*; D001134:Arm Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D002058:Burns, Electric / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D002648:Child; D004550:Elbow; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods*