[Clinical application of reverse island flap based on tibial planter digital artery].
OBJECTIVE
To study the therapeutic effect of reverse island flap based on tibial plantar digital artery for soft tissue defect at the distal end of first toe.


METHODS
18 cases with soft tissue defect at the distal end of first toe were treated with reverse island flap based on tibial plantar digital artery.


RESULTS
The patients were followed up for 6 to approximately 12 months (mean 9.5 months). All the flaps survived completely with good functional and cosmetic results.


CONCLUSIONS
The reversed island flap based on tibial plantar digital artery has a reliable blood supply and is adjacent to the recipient area. It is practical and suitable for soft tissue defect at the distal end of first toe.
Wang
Tian-Zhen
TZ
Department of Hand Surgery, Yong Hong Hospital, Changzhou 213000, China.
Xin
Xian-Zhen
XZ
Zhu
Tiarn-Jie
TJ
Yang
Zhang-Biao
ZB
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006214:Hallux / Q000098:blood supply* / Q000293:injuries; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D016038:Skin Transplantation / Q000379:methods*; D017695:Soft Tissue Injuries / Q000601:surgery; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000098:blood supply*; D055815:Young Adult