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Upper limb salvage using a free radial forearm flap.

N F Jones, R A Hardesty, S A Goldstein

    Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
    |March 1, 1987
    PubMed
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    Salvaging forearm skin flaps via microsurgery offers vital soft-tissue coverage for amputation stumps. This technique preserves elbow function and enables successful prosthesis fitting, improving patient outcomes.

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    Area of Science:

    • Orthopedic Surgery
    • Microsurgery
    • Reconstructive Surgery

    Background:

    • Amputation stumps require adequate soft-tissue coverage for optimal function.
    • Nonreplantable extremities present a challenge for tissue salvage.
    • Preserving elbow joint mobility is crucial for below-elbow prosthesis use.

    Observation:

    • A radial forearm free flap (24 cm x 9 cm) was salvaged from a nonreplantable, degloved forearm.
    • The flap was used for soft-tissue coverage of the proximal radius and ulna amputation stump.

    Findings:

    • Microsurgical flap transfer provided essential coverage for the amputation site.
    • The salvaged flap successfully preserved the functional range of motion in the elbow joint.
    • The patient achieved successful fitting of a below-elbow prosthesis.

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    Implications:

    • This technique offers a valuable method for utilizing discarded tissue in reconstructive surgery.
    • Preserving elbow function through flap coverage enhances the usability of prosthetic devices.
    • Microsurgical salvage of nonreplantable extremity tissue can improve functional outcomes after amputation.