title: Complex injuries of the forearm. Coverage considerations.
abstract: Complex forearm injuries involve damage to the skin and underlying tissues. The best results are obtained when a multidisciplinary approach is taken to their management. Management of the acute injury should be done in a manner that takes into consideration late reconstructive procedures and best possible final function outcome. This article reviews initial management and options for soft-tissue coverage. Advantages and disadvantages of a wide variety of procedures are discussed and in addition the authors review some of the more controversial areas and give personal preferences.
authors.affiliation: Toronto Hospital Hand Program, Toronto Hospital, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
authors.forename: P W
authors.initials: PW
authors.lastname: Bray
authors.forename: M I
authors.initials: MI
authors.lastname: Boyer
authors.forename: C V
authors.initials: CV
authors.lastname: Bowen
mesh_terms: D003646:Debridement; D000071938:Fasciotomy; D005543:Forearm Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D016038:Skin Transplantation; D018461:Soft Tissue Infections / Q000601:surgery; D017695:Soft Tissue Injuries / Q000601:surgery; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000098:blood supply / Q000294:innervation / Q000379:methods*