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The extended digitorum brevis muscle flap.

F N Gahhos1, M Jaquith, R Hidalgo

  • 1Section of Surgery, Venice Hospital, FL.

Annals of Plastic Surgery
|September 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

This study examined the anterior tibial artery anatomy in cadavers. A reliable muscle flap using the extensor digitorum brevis muscle was identified for treating tibial and ankle defects.

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Area of Science:

  • Anatomy
  • Vascular Surgery
  • Orthopedic Surgery

Background:

  • The anterior tibial artery is crucial for lower limb vascularization.
  • Understanding its branching patterns is essential for reconstructive surgery.

Observation:

  • Anatomical dissection of eight fresh cadavers focused on the anterior tibial artery.
  • No significant branches were consistently observed supplying the long toe extensor or anterior tibial muscle within 15 cm of the lateral malleolus.

Findings:

  • The extensor digitorum brevis muscle can be reliably used as a vascularized muscle flap.
  • This flap utilizes a long anterior tibial vascular pedicle after extensor retinaculum release.
  • The flap is suitable for covering mid and lower tibial defects, as well as ankle defects.

Implications:

  • This muscle flap offers a viable alternative to free flaps for complex lower limb reconstructions.
  • The findings expand reconstructive options for orthopedic and vascular surgeons.
  • Clinical application in three complex cases demonstrates the flap's utility and reliability.

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