Free flap coverage of the hand.
The microvascular cutaneous transplant, or "free flap", suitable for hand resurfacing is described in detail. Anatomic and clinical indications are stressed, and the operative steps involved in the preparation and transfer of each flap are outlined.
D000672:Amputation Stumps; D000673:Amputation, Traumatic / Q000601:surgery; D001134:Arm Injuries / Q000601:surgery; D005528:Foot; D006119:Groin; D006225:Hand / Q000601:surgery*; D006227:Hand Deformities, Acquired / Q000601:surgery; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013909:Thorax; D014945:Wound Healing