A long posterior flap in below-knee amputations for peripheral vascular disease: rationale and technique.
Three photographs are presented that illustrate the rationale for the use of the long posterior flap in below-knee amputations for peripheral vascular disease and diabetes mellitus.
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Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of South Alabama, Mobile 36617, USA.
D000671:Amputation, Surgical; D003929:Diabetic Neuropathies / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D013524:Surgical Flaps