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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.

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This review covers principles and factors for lower extremity reconstruction, detailing perforator flaps for traumatic and ablative defects. It provides an overview of flap methods for limb salvage.

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Area of Science:

Orthopedic Surgery
Reconstructive Surgery

Background:

Lower extremity reconstruction addresses complex traumatic and ablative defects.
Effective reconstruction requires understanding anatomical nuances and available techniques.

Purpose of the Study:

To outline principles for lower extremity reconstruction.
To identify key factors based on anatomical regions.
To discuss the application of perforator flaps.

Main Methods:

Review of existing literature on lower extremity reconstruction.
Analysis of anatomical considerations for defect repair.
Examination of perforator flap techniques.

Main Results:

Principles for reconstruction of traumatic and ablative defects are established.
Anatomical region-specific factors influencing reconstruction are highlighted.
Perforator flaps are presented as a viable reconstructive option.

Conclusions:

The Gustilo-Anderson open fracture classification is briefly reviewed.
A comprehensive overview of available flaps and methods for lower extremity reconstruction is provided.