External fixation of extremity flaps and grafts.
Positioning extremities after soft-tissue reconstructive procedures can be difficult, particularly when flaps or skin grafts have been placed for posterior or circumferential defects. We describe a method using the patient's existing external fixator, when present, to aid in the postoperative care and positioning of the patient.
Bindiger
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Section of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Los Angeles County-University of Southern California Medical Center 90033.
Ecker
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Kuschner
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Sherman
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D000328:Adult; D016267:External Fixators; D005121:Extremities / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*