title: Versatility of intrinsic muscle flaps for the diabetic Charcot foot.
abstract: Bone, joint, and/or tendon exposure following surgical debridement of diabetic foot infections requires careful consideration when choosing appropriate closure methods. The unique architecture of the foot, coupled with the functional demands of mobilization, makes soft tissue reconstruction for plantar defects especially challenging. Muscle flaps incorporate the muscle, associated nerve, and vascular pedicles during transposition. This article covers their unique properties for soft tissue coverage in the diabetic Charcot foot.
authors.affiliation: Division of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, 7703 Floyd Curl Drive-MSC 7776, San Antonio, TX 78229, USA.
authors.forename: Crystal L
authors.initials: CL
authors.lastname: Ramanujam
authors.forename: Thomas
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Zgonis
mesh_terms: D001177:Arthropathy, Neurogenic / Q000601:surgery*; D003646:Debridement; D003929:Diabetic Neuropathies / Q000601:surgery*; D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures; D016038:Skin Transplantation; D013524:Surgical Flaps