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Muhammad Mustehsan Bashir1, Muhammad Sohail2, Hussan Birkhez Shami3
1Department of Plastic, Reconstructive Surgery and Burn Unit, King Edward Medical University, Mayo Hospital, House No 327-block-H DHA, Phase 5, Lahore, Pakistan.
Abstract:
Soft tissue coverage of traumatic wounds of the upper extremity is often required to restore adequate function and form. An optimal coverage should be stable, durable, and able to withstand heavy demands of work, should allow free joint mobility, and should have an aesthetically acceptable appearance. Reconstructive options for coverage include autologous tissue and dermal skin substitutes. Multiple factors, including wound characteristics and complexity, general condition of the patient, and surgeon comfort and expertise, help in selection of the reconstructive technique. This article summarizes commonly used soft tissue reconstructive options for traumatic wounds of the upper extremity.
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