title: Salvage of both lower extremities using simultaneous bilateral gastrocnemius and soleus muscle flaps: a case report.
abstract: We present a case of bilateral lower limb salvage in a young man with extensively exposed tibial bone following thermal injury. The medial head of the respective gastrocnemius muscle was used to cover the proximal third of debrided tibia, and the soleus muscle was used for the middle third coverage of each leg. This provided adequate, stable soft-tissue coverage for full recovery of both extremities and sufficient residual function for unassisted ambulation six months postoperatively.
authors.affiliation: Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of California, Davis, Sacramento 95817.
authors.forename: H W
authors.initials: HW
authors.lastname: Klein
authors.forename: D W
authors.initials: DW
authors.lastname: Reavie
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002056:Burns / Q000601:surgery*; D000071938:Fasciotomy; D006801:Humans; D007869:Leg Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D016038:Skin Transplantation; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013977:Tibia / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery