title: The quadriceps myocutaneous flap for operation on the distal femur.
abstract: We describe a U-shaped approach to the distal femur which, having divided the extensor mechanism and elevated the entire quadriceps muscle, gives excellent exposure and allows a number of reconstructive options. It was used in 14 patients, 13 of whom were followed up for a mean of 3.5 years (1 to 11). There was no case of flap necrosis, and complications related to the reconstruction were acceptable.
authors.affiliation: Division of Reconstructive Orthopaedics, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada.
authors.forename: R M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Kerry
authors.forename: B A
authors.initials: BA
authors.lastname: Masri
authors.forename: C P
authors.initials: CP
authors.lastname: Beauchamp
authors.forename: C P
authors.initials: CP
authors.lastname: Duncan
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002813:Chondrosarcoma / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D005266:Femoral Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D018212:Giant Cell Tumor of Bone / Q000601:surgery; D018219:Histiocytoma, Benign Fibrous / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007719:Knee Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012516:Osteosarcoma / Q000601:surgery; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology; D013524:Surgical Flaps