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A Model of Free Tissue Transfer: The Rat Epigastric Free Flap

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Hand flaps.

Harvey Chim¹, Zhi Yang Ng², Brian T Carlsen³

¹Division of Plastic Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL 33136, USA.

|December 3, 2014

Summary

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Hand injuries can be debilitating. This review covers common surgical flaps for hand reconstruction, emphasizing anatomical knowledge and planning for effective soft tissue coverage.

Keywords:

Flap Hand Reconstruction Review Soft tissue Upper extremity

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Orthopedics
Plastic Surgery
Anatomy

Background:

The hand's crucial role in physical interaction is often underestimated.
Hand injuries can lead to significant disability.
Complex anatomy necessitates specialized reconstructive techniques.

Purpose of the Study:

To review commonly utilized surgical flaps for hand reconstruction.
To discuss essential considerations in planning flap coverage for hand wounds.

Main Methods:

Literature review of anatomical studies and surgical techniques.
Analysis of flap selection criteria for hand defects.
Synthesis of current practices in hand reconstruction.

Main Results:

Detailed description of various flap types applicable to hand reconstruction.
Emphasis on the importance of anatomical understanding for flap viability.
Discussion of functional and aesthetic outcomes.

Conclusions:

Flap selection for hand reconstruction requires meticulous anatomical knowledge and careful planning.
Advances in anatomical understanding have expanded reconstructive options.
Effective flap coverage is vital for restoring hand function after injury.