Transposition of the sartorius muscle for reconstruction of the extensor apparatus of the knee.
A case of transposition of the sartorius muscle is presented. This method was successfully used for treatment of an exposed knee joint with subtotal loss of the extensor apparatus of the knee. A proximally based muscle flap proved very efficient for coverage of the knee joint and restoration of function.
D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D005596:Fractures, Closed / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009132:Muscles / Q000637:transplantation*; D010329:Patella / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D012421:Rupture; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000601:surgery*