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Muscles of the Leg that Move the Foot and Toes

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The human leg comprises an intricate system of muscles that facilitate the movement of feet and toes. Within this system, the muscles are categorized into the anterior, lateral, and posterior compartments, each with a unique set of muscles carrying out specific functions.
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Dissection of Single Skeletal Muscle Fibers for Immunofluorescent and Morphometric Analyses of Whole-Mount Neuromuscular Junctions

Dissection of Single Skeletal Muscle Fibers for Immunofluorescent and Morphometric Analyses of Whole-Mount Neuromuscular Junctions

Published on: August 14, 2021

[The soleus muscle flap].

J Hankiss¹, C Schmitz

¹Klinik für Plastische, Ästhetische und Handchirurgie, Klinikum Lippe GmbH, Rintelner Str. 85, 32657, Lemgo, Deutschland. Janos.hankiss@klinikum-lippe.de

Operative Orthopadie Und Traumatologie

|March 23, 2013

Summary

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Soleus muscle flaps provide reliable defect coverage for the lower leg, particularly in the middle and distal thirds. This technique is effective for exposed bone and soft-tissue reconstruction when other methods are not feasible.

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Ex Vivo Assessment of Contractility, Fatigability and Alternans in Isolated Skeletal Muscles

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Published on: November 1, 2012

Area of Science:

Orthopedic Surgery
Plastic Surgery
Reconstructive Surgery

Context:

Lower extremity defects, especially those involving exposed bone, present significant reconstructive challenges.
Soleus muscle flaps offer a versatile solution for soft-tissue coverage in various anatomical locations.

Purpose:

To evaluate the efficacy and outcomes of using soleus muscle flaps for defect coverage in the lower extremity.
To detail the indications, contraindications, surgical technique, and postoperative management of soleus flap reconstructions.

Summary:

The study describes the use of pedicled and free soleus muscle flaps for reconstructing defects in the lower leg, oropharynx, and upper extremity.
Indications include defects in the anterior lower leg, while contraindications involve systemic diseases or compromised vasculature.
Surgical technique involves muscle mobilization and transposition, often requiring a split-thickness skin graft for pedicled flaps. Postoperative care emphasizes close monitoring and controlled mobilization.

Impact:

Soleus muscle flaps demonstrate reliable results for defect coverage in the middle and distal lower leg.
This reconstructive option enhances functional and aesthetic outcomes for patients with complex lower extremity injuries.