Salvage of exposed knee prosthesis by gastrocnemius myocutaneous flap coverage.
The salvage of an exposed and infected knee prosthesis is reported. The coverage by means of a gastrocnemius myocutaneous flap resulted in good healing and prevented removal of the prosthesis, arthrodesis, and subsequent severe walking disability.
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Peled
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Frankl
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Wexler