title: Defatting of skin flaps using arthroscopic instruments--an effective alternative.
abstract: Defatting is often required when skin flaps are transferred to the hand. We present three patients with skin flaps which were defatted using an arthroscopic shaver and a standard suction device. There were no complications and all three patients were satisfied with their outcomes. This method provided an effective treatment for our patients and did not require the purchase of specialised equipment.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital, Hong Kong SAR, China. wuwc@ha.org.hk
authors.forename: W C
authors.initials: WC
authors.lastname: Wu
authors.forename: W F
authors.initials: WF
authors.lastname: Chan
mesh_terms: D000273:Adipose Tissue / Q000601:surgery*; D000328:Adult; D001182:Arthroscopy; D005260:Female; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013524:Surgical Flaps