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Gastrocnemius muscle transposition for bony and soft-tissue defects
1Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, Academic Hospital, State University, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
The Netherlands Journal of Surgery
|January 1, 1991
Summary
Gastrocnemius muscle transposition is a viable surgical option for chronic osteomyelitis and soft tissue defects around the knee. This technique offers good results and prevents infection recurrence in patients.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Musculoskeletal Infections
- Tissue Reconstruction
Background:
- Chronic osteomyelitis and significant soft tissue defects around the knee present complex reconstructive challenges.
- Traditional treatment methods may be limited by scarring and compromised local tissue viability.