Current Concepts in Lower Extremity Reconstruction : Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Current Concepts in Lower Extremity Reconstruction : Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery …

Wound healing complications associated with total knee arthroplasty present a considerable
challenge to the orthopaedic surgeon. To ensure preservation of a functional joint, the …

A literature search focusing on flap knee reconstruction revealed much controversy
regarding the optimal management of around the knee defects. Muscle flaps are the …

Background Total knee arthroplasty is a successful operation for treatment of arthritis.
However, devastating wound complications and infections can compromise the knee joint …

Background Lower extremity free flap failure rates are higher than in other areas of the body.
While prior studies assessed the effect of intraoperative technical variables, these generally …

Background Free tissue transfer to the knee region in patients with chronic post-traumatic
knee osteomyelitis (CTKOM) poses a great challenge to surgeons because the remaining …

Introduction Around the knee reconstruction is challenging for reconstructive surgeons.
Several methods have been proposed, including perforator and muscle flaps; however, all …

Background Extensive soft‐tissue defects affecting the knee region pose a significant
reconstructive challenge and may require separate or multiple flaps for coverage. We …

Background Skin and soft‐tissue defects around the knee are common and their
reconstruction is still challenging and argued. Thin, pliable and well‐vascularized tissues …

Background: Soft tissue knee defects are frequently seen in surgical practice. The
saphenous artery (SA)-based flap is a management option with variable suggested donor …