title: Controlled tissue expansion for correcting amputation stump scar.
abstract: The authors describe the recently developed technique of tissue expansion to correct a problem-causing amputation scar. The technique involves the use of a progressively distended silicone bag placed under the skin to gradually stretch the skin so as to provide sufficient excess skin to allow plastic closure and elimination of the scarred tissue that had interfered with the use of a prosthesis.
authors.affiliation: Veterans Administration, New York City.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Rubin
authors.forename: L J
authors.initials: LJ
authors.lastname: Lachman
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Scheinhaus
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000672:Amputation Stumps; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D019736:Prostheses and Implants