title: V-Y plasty and its variants.
abstract: The authors present an overview of the V-Y plasty technique with a discussion of the basic underlying principles and a description of the surgical technique. The variations available and the direct application of this procedure are discussed with reference to the foot and ankle. Consideration is given for design, location, survival, and postoperative care of the V-Y plasty.
authors.affiliation: Fifth Avenue Hospital, Seattle.
authors.forename: R Z
authors.initials: RZ
authors.lastname: Nilson
authors.forename: G L
authors.initials: GL
authors.lastname: Dockery
mesh_terms: D005528:Foot / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D011032:Podiatry / Q000379:methods; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods*