Purpose High-energy injuries to the knee may lead to extensive soft tissue loss, fractures,
and potential loss of extensor function. The gastrocnemius flap is a prominent reconstructive …

Soft tissue defects of the distal third of the leg are challenging and management with simple
split thickness skin graft or conservative measures is often difficult. The Peroneus Brevis …

Background: The use of free gracilis muscle flaps in reconstructive surgery of the lower leg is
common practice to cover defects. However, there is still a lack of understanding of the …

Background The efficacy and safety of perforator-based propeller flaps (PPF) versus free
flaps (FF) in traumatic lower leg and foot reconstructions are debated. PPFs are perceived …

Background Managing wounds of the lateral malleolus is challenging due to limited nearby
tissues and possibly injured or inadequate vessels for free flaps, especially in case of …

Severe open lower extremity trauma requires debridement to remove contamination and
devitalized tissues. Aggressive debridement should be balanced with preservation of viable …

Objective This retrospective study was carried out to assess the impact of dynamic time‐
resolved magnetic resonance angiography (DTR‐MRA) in detecting lower extremity …

Reconstruction of large tissue defects following soft tissue sarcoma (STS) resection in the
lower extremity presents a significant challenge for plastic surgeons. The optimal method …

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Lower extremity defects may occur due to many etiological
causes such as trauma, peripheral arterial disease, diabetic foot infections, tumor resection …

Introdução: A cobertura de falhas cutâneas com retalhos livres e rotacionais é uma proposta
estabelecida de tratamento, principalmente com o aumento da capacidade técnica e de …