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Management of complex forearm defects: A multidisciplinary approach.

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  • 1Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, CHRU de Brest, Brest University, Boulevard Tanguy Prigent, 29200 Brest, France; Hand Surgery Center, CHRU de Brest, Brest University, Boulevard Tanguy Prigent, 29200 Brest, France.

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Managing complex forearm defects requires a coordinated, multidisciplinary surgical approach. This strategy focuses on limb salvage and restoring hand function through detailed reconstruction and rehabilitation.

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  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Plastic Surgery
  • Reconstructive Surgery

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  • Complex forearm defects pose significant surgical challenges due to extensive damage to skin, tendons, muscles, bone, and neurovascular structures.
  • Management aims to preserve the limb and restore hand function after trauma or tumor resection.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a multidisciplinary surgical approach for managing complex forearm defects.
  • To emphasize key surgical techniques and postoperative care for optimal functional recovery and social integration.

Main Methods:

  • A coordinated team approach combining plastic and orthopedic surgical expertise.
  • Emphasis on adequate debridement, bone stabilization, vascular repair, musculotendinous and nerve reconstruction.
  • Vascularized tissue coverage tailored to individual cases.

Main Results:

  • The proposed approach facilitates optimal functional recovery through meticulous surgical reconstruction.
  • Early revascularization and stable bony framework are crucial for limb preservation.
  • Individualized rehabilitation programs and psychosocial support are vital for successful social integration.

Conclusions:

  • A multidisciplinary, staged surgical intervention is essential for complex forearm defects.
  • Comprehensive management, including surgical repair and robust rehabilitation, improves functional outcomes and social reintegration.