Parascapular fasciocutaneous flap for covering an above-elbow amputation stump.
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.
Kumar
P
P
Postgraduate Department of Plastic Surgery, King George's Medical College, Lucknow, India.
Chandra
R
R
Bhatnagar
S K
SK
Bhagia
S P
SP
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*