Deltoid sensory flap.
Eight patients were treated using the deltoid sensory flap for soft-tissue injury of the extremities. The results were one-stage reconstructions of soft tissue extremity injuries. Protective sensibility was provided to the reconstructed area; there was no limitation of motion of the shoulder after the procedure; and primary closure of the donor site was feasible. The advantages of the deltoid sensory flap exceed those of other reconstructive procedures that are used in areas where sensibility is essential.
Hahn
S B
SB
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Kim
N H
NH
Yang
I H
IH
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009132:Muscles / Q000294:innervation; D012782:Shoulder; D012867:Skin / Q000294:innervation; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods*