Reconstruction of a complex defect on the foot with an osteotendofasciocutaneous lateral arm free flap. Case report.
A one-stage reconstruction of a complex defect of the dorsum of the foot was undertaken with an osteotendofasciocutaneous lateral arm free flap in a 21 year old man. A vascularised strip of the triceps tendon with the adjacent part of the olecranon was used to reconstruct a missing tibialis anterior tendon with the insertion into the medial cuneiform bone. Recovery was uneventful and he was discharged from hospital after two weeks.
Moshammer
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HE
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Medical School, Karl Franzens University, Graz, Austria.
Hellbom
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BA
Schwarzl
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Haas
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FM
Pierer
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GR
D000328:Adult; D005531:Foot Deformities, Acquired / Q000601:surgery*; D018409:Foot Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods*