Medial triceps flap coverage for an ulnar neuroma.
This paper reports on a technique for coverage of a posttraumatic lateral neuroma at the elbow. A 14-year-old male patient underwent exploration of the ulnar nerve 4 months after a laceration to the elbow. Following neurolysis and anterior submuscular transposition, the exposed neuroma was covered using a flap of medial triceps muscle. The flap required minimal mobilization, incurred little donor morbidity, and provided adequate coverage without the danger of creating a new area of compression.
Godette
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Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City.
Rayan
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D000293:Adolescent; D004550:Elbow / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009132:Muscles / Q000637:transplantation*; D016067:Nerve Transfer; D009463:Neuroma / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D014459:Ulnar Nerve / Q000293:injuries*; D000092464:Elbow Injuries