Achilles tendon reconstruction after electrical injury with a neurotized cross-leg fillet flap.
The authors present a case where a cross-leg fillet flap from an amputated limb allowed reconstruction of the contralateral disrupted Achilles tendon and provided neurotized soft tissue. Achilles tendon reconstruction of the left leg was achieved by utilizing vascularized extensor tendons from the dorsum of the right foot based on the dorsalis pedis circulation. Neurotization was accomplished end to side between a cutaneous nerve from the dorsum of the foot and the recipient sural nerve. Healing was complete and without complication. Cross-leg flaps including tendon and nerve may be used to reconstruct complex lower-extremity injuries, even when free flaps are not feasible.
Newman
Chad
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Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, NC 27157, USA.
Molnar
Joseph A
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D000125:Achilles Tendon / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*; D000328:Adult; D003646:Debridement; D004556:Electric Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D016267:External Fixators; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D016067:Nerve Transfer / Q000379:methods*; D011446:Prospective Studies; D017695:Soft Tissue Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D013497:Sural Nerve / Q000601:surgery; D013524:Surgical Flaps