Current Concepts in Lower Extremity Reconstruction
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Hooman Soltanian1, Ryan M Garcia, Scott T Hollenbeck
1Cleveland, Ohio; and Durham and Charlotte, N.C. From the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Case Western Reserve University, University Hospitals Case Medical Center; the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Duke University Medical Center; and OrthoCarolina, Carolinas Medical Center.
Learning Objectives:
After studying this article, the participant should be able to: 1. Understand the existing principles for lower extremity reconstruction for both traumatic and ablative defects. 2. Understand the important factors for lower extremity reconstruction-based anatomical regions. 3. Discuss perforator flaps and their application in lower extremity reconstruction.
Summary:
The Gustilo-Anderson open fracture classification is briefly reviewed. A comprehensive overview of the available flaps and methods for lower extremity reconstruction is provided.
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