Brachioradialis forearm flap in a case of traumatic bone and skin loss at the elbow.
A case of traumatic skin and bone loss at the elbow is described. This was treated by a long brachioradialis flap, allowing early movements with thick and sensate cover. Anatomical studies delineate the extent of this flap.
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Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National University of Singapore, Singapore General Hospital.
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D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D004551:Elbow Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D005542:Forearm / Q000601:surgery*; D005597:Fractures, Open / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011379:Prognosis; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods*; D014458:Ulna Fractures / Q000601:surgery*; D000092464:Elbow Injuries