title: The propeller flap method.
abstract: We report a method of elevating and rotating a flap, like a propeller, for the release of scar contractures. We have obtained satisfactory results in the repair of scar contractures in the cubital and axillary regions. This flap may be applied to the flexor side in other regions, for example the groin, popliteal fossa and fingers where burn contractures are common.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Nippon Medical School Hospital, Tokyo, Japan.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Hyakusoku
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Yamamoto
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Fumiiri
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001134:Arm Injuries / Q000150:complications; D001365:Axilla; D002056:Burns / Q000150:complications*; D003286:Contracture / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D004550:Elbow; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods*