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Lower Extremity Soft Tissue Reconstruction Review Article.

Ahmed M Mansour¹, Aaron Jacobs¹, Mamtha S Raj¹

¹Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Lehigh Valley Health Network, 1250 South Cedar Crest Boulevard, Allentown, PA 18103, USA.

The Orthopedic Clinics of North America

|June 20, 2022

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Lower extremity reconstruction, using an orthoplastic approach, is key for limb salvage. This method improves function, quality of life, and durability for wounds from trauma, infection, or tumors.

Area of Science:

Orthoplastic surgery
Limb reconstruction
Lower extremity wound management

Background:

Lower extremity wounds pose significant challenges to limb salvage.
Effective reconstruction is crucial for restoring function and patient quality of life.

Purpose of the Study:

To outline principles and techniques for lower extremity reconstruction.
To highlight the benefits of the orthoplastic approach for limb salvage.

Main Methods:

Discussing reconstruction principles applicable to various lower extremity wounds.
Detailing techniques used in the orthoplastic approach.

Main Results:

The orthoplastic approach, combining plastic and reconstructive surgery with orthopedic/trauma teams, yields optimal patient outcomes.

Keywords:

Flap Lower Extremity Muscle Orthoplastic Reconstruction Soft tissue

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Conclusions:

The orthoplastic approach is essential for successful lower extremity limb salvage.
Comprehensive reconstruction strategies address trauma, infection, and tumor resection defects.