Over the past decade, the distally based sural flap has become increasingly used in
reconstruction of the foot and lower leg. The rise in popularity of this flap has been paralleled …

The distally based sural fasciocutaneous flap is one of the few options available for local flap
reconstruction of soft-tissue defects in the lower one-third of the leg. Few studies have …

Background: The medial sural artery perforator flap is a reliable cutaneous flap that can be
used for soft-tissue reconstruction in the extremities. The purposes of this article are to fully …

The PC-Fix represents a novel approach to internal fixation. It has been designed for the
optimal preservation of biology, to enhance fracture healing, and to improve resistance to …

Background: Soft tissue defects in the distal lower extremity present a formidable challenge
due to the lack of reliable local flap options. Pedicled adipofasciocutaneous flaps provide …

Background: Distal lower limb reconstruction remains challenging for surgeons. Since its
description, the distally based superficial sural artery flap (sural flap) has gained popularity …

In spite of the Gent consensus on perforator flap terminology, widespread confusion still
exists regarding the true description of these flaps, making it hard to understand these …

Study aims To report the surgical anatomy of the perforator arteries at the lower leg, analyse
clinical outcomes in previous studies, and forward methodological recommendations for …

In this report, we present our experience on the use of the reverse sural flap for traumatic
foot and ankle reconstruction. The patient selection and surgical refinement are discussed …

Background: Complex wounds of the distal third of the leg are challenging to treat. Despite
free tissue transfer, local pedicled flaps such as the distally pedicled sural artery flap remain …