Rotational pedicle grafting.

Area of Science:

• Orthopedic Surgery
• Reconstructive Surgery

Background:

• Painful defects on the plantar aspect of the foot can impair mobility.
• Weight-bearing surfaces, especially under the metatarsophalangeal joints, are prone to such defects.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe a rotational pedicle graft technique for repairing plantar foot defects.
• To highlight the efficacy of this method for specific anatomical locations.

Main Methods:

• Adaptation of a rotational pedicle graft for plantar foot application.
• Surgical repair of defects on weight-bearing surfaces.

Main Results:

• The rotational pedicle graft is a valuable tool for these repairs.
• The technique is well-suited for defects beneath the second and third metatarsophalangeal joints.

Conclusions:

• The described rotational pedicle graft technique offers an effective solution for plantar foot defects.
• This method has broad applicability to various weight-bearing surfaces of the foot, including the heel.