title: [Instant repair of soft tissue defect of limb by simple skin traction technique].
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To summarize the application of simple skin traction technique in repair of soft tissue defect of limb.
  
  
  METHODS
  From 1999, 42 cases of soft tissue defect of limbs were repaired by simple skin traction technique instantly; the defect area ranged from 2.5 cm x 2.0 cm to 8.0 cm x 6.5 cm.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The soft tissue defect less than 8.0 cm can be sutured instantly. All of the wound achieved primary healing without infection and necrosis of skin edge, the circulation and sensation of limbs were normal; healing time was 10 days to 16 days, 12.8 days on average. Thirty-two cases were followed up for 6 months; the shape and function recovered well.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Simple skin traction technique is a good option to repair the soft tissue defect of limbs.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, 180th Hospital of PLA, Quanzhou Fujian, P. R. China 362000.
authors.forename: Sen-lin
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Wang
authors.forename: Ji-nan
authors.initials: JN
authors.lastname: Zheng
authors.forename: Xin-hua
authors.initials: XH
authors.lastname: Xu
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; D005121:Extremities / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012867:Skin / Q000293:injuries; D017695:Soft Tissue Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D013536:Suture Techniques; D015626:Tissue Expansion / Q000379:methods*; D014945:Wound Healing