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Flexor hallucis brevis muscle flap
1Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine, Philadelphia.
The Journal of Foot Surgery
|May 1, 1991
Summary
Intrinsic foot muscle flaps offer a promising alternative to amputation for chronic diabetic foot ulcers. This case report details using the flexor hallucis brevis flap for a first metatarsal head ulcer.
Area of Science:
- Surgical reconstruction
- Diabetic foot complications
- Wound healing
Background:
- Chronic wounds, particularly diabetic ulcerations, present a significant clinical challenge.
- Muscle flap surgery is increasingly utilized for complex wound management.
- Intrinsic foot muscle flaps offer a potential limb-sparing strategy for diabetic foot ulcers.