title: Soft tissue coverage of the elbow.
abstract: Our discussion considers pedicled flaps about the elbow and free flaps. Local pedicle flaps are indicated in situations in which anatomic structures or implants are exposed and are absent native tissue or blood supply, or are at risk of infection.
authors.affiliation: Louisville Arm & Hand, Louisville, KY 40202, USA. Electronic address: armhand@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Amitava
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Gupta
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY 40202, USA.
authors.forename: Zach
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Yenna
mesh_terms: D004550:Elbow / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D017695:Soft Tissue Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000098:blood supply; D000092464:Elbow Injuries
keywords: Elbow coverage; Elbow defects; Free flaps; Pedicled flaps