title: Radial forearm flap cover of the elbow joint.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast, Northern Ireland.
authors.forename: J O
authors.initials: JO
authors.lastname: Small
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Millar
mesh_terms: 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