Radial forearm flap cover of the elbow joint.
Three clinical cases are presented to illustrate the usefulness of the radial artery forearm flap in the repair of defects over the elbow joint. Incorporation of a segment of vascularized muscle may be indicated where intra-articular infection is present. The secondary defect in the distal forearm was covered by split skin graft and was free of problems in each case.
Small
J O
JO
Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Millar
R
R
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D004551:Elbow Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D005542:Forearm / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D000092464:Elbow Injuries