Objective: To assess the outcomes of local intrinsic muscle flaps specifically in the surgical
reconstruction of foot and ankle wounds in patients with diabetes. Method: A systematic …

Soft tissue reconstruction of the lower limb has seen a paradigm shift over the past two
decades. Typically, these defects arise from trauma, infection or tumor. It is no longer …

Dorsalis Pedis artery is the artery for peripheral vascular disease. It is the direct continuation
of anterior tibial artery. Evaluation of Dorsalis pedis artery pulsations is an useful clinical tool …

Background Intrinsic flaps based on the dorsal metacarpal arteries are useful for coverage of
dorsal hand, finger, and thumb defects. The purpose of this study was to explore the …

The great toe is an important body structure both functionally and cosmetically. The defect
over the great toe is very challenging to treat. Our patient was a 9-year-old boy, presenting …

Soft tissue defects of the hallux represent a reconstructive challenge. Traditional options
include regional flaps based on the first dorsal metatarsal artery (FDMA). However, the …

Background Defects on the dorsum of the foot remain a reconstructive challenge for plastic
surgeons. There are very few pedicled flaps that have a reach up to the distal foot and those …

Background The extensor digitorum brevis muscle (EDB) has been transferred as a pedicled
or free flap for various indications, including those requiring functional muscle transfers. It …

Plantar Partial Pressure Analysis in a Patient with Reverse Extensor Digitorum Brevis Flap for
the Treatment of Hallux Injury - PMC Back to Top Skip to main content NIH NLM Logo Access …

Background: The reconstruction of distal foot for various defects or contractures mainly over
or near the toes has always been a diffi cult task. A flap distally based on first web space is …