title: Extended posterior flap for transtibial amputation.
abstract: This article presents a modified posterior flap technique for transtibial amputation, which includes a thick posterior fascio-myocutaneous flap at least 5 cm longer than the traditional flap, two separate layers of fascial closure, and proximal translation of the suture line.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedics, Harborview Medical Center, Seattle, WA, USA.
authors.forename: Mathieu
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Assal
authors.forename: Ryan
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Blanck
authors.forename: Douglas G
authors.initials: DG
authors.lastname: Smith
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000671:Amputation, Surgical; D000672:Amputation Stumps; D001186:Artificial Limbs; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013977:Tibia / Q000601:surgery*