The use of the brachioradialis muscle flap for the coverage of burns of the acute elbow joint.
Early coverage of deep burns of the elbow is vital to preserving the range of motion. Although various methods are used for coverage of this site, the brachioradialis muscle flap provides good coverage after debridement, with minimal donor site morbidity.
Balakrishnan
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Wayne State School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan, USA.
Mendoza
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Nyitray
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D000328:Adult; D001134:Arm Injuries / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D002056:Burns / Q000601:surgery*; D003646:Debridement; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D000092464:Elbow Injuries