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Deltoid sensory flap.

S B Hahn1, N H Kim, I H Yang

  • 1Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.

Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery
|January 1, 1990
PubMed
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The deltoid sensory flap offers effective one-stage reconstruction for extremity soft-tissue injuries, restoring protective sensation without limiting shoulder motion. This method presents advantages over other reconstructive options for sensitive areas.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Plastic Surgery
  • Reconstructive Surgery

Background:

  • Soft-tissue injuries of the extremities often require reconstructive procedures to restore function and sensation.
  • Traditional methods may have limitations regarding donor site closure, functional range of motion, or sensory restoration.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of the deltoid sensory flap for soft-tissue reconstruction of extremity injuries.
  • To assess the functional and sensory outcomes, as well as donor site healing, following this reconstructive technique.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort of eight patients with soft-tissue extremity injuries underwent reconstruction using the deltoid sensory flap.
  • The procedure focused on achieving one-stage reconstruction with preservation of protective sensibility and shoulder joint mobility.

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Main Results:

  • Successful one-stage reconstruction was achieved in all eight patients.
  • The deltoid sensory flap provided protective sensibility to the reconstructed extremity areas.
  • No limitation of shoulder joint motion was observed post-procedure.
  • Primary closure of the donor site was feasible in all cases.

Conclusions:

  • The deltoid sensory flap is a viable and advantageous option for soft-tissue reconstruction of extremity injuries, particularly in areas requiring sensibility.
  • This technique offers superior outcomes compared to alternative reconstructive procedures by providing sensation, maintaining joint mobility, and allowing for primary donor site closure.