title: Restoration of sensation in paraplegia by a sensory innervated plantar fillet free flap. Case report.
abstract: Sensory denervation most likely is the key factor to the multiple physiological derangements that predispose paraplegic patients to recurrent decubitus ulceration. A sensory innervated plantar free flap offers the ability to provide soft tissue coverage and to regain sensory innervation of the ulcer prone area in patients with recurrent ulceration. We present a patient in which an innervated plantar free flap was used to restore sensation to the sacral area in a patient with recurrent ulceration.
authors.affiliation: Missouri Bone & Joint Clinic, St Louis 63044, USA.
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Goldberg
authors.forename: W J
authors.initials: WJ
authors.lastname: Barwick
authors.forename: L S
authors.initials: LS
authors.lastname: Levin
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009412:Nerve Fibers; D010264:Paraplegia; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy*; D012683:Sensory Deprivation; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013977:Tibia