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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Plastic Surgery
  • Trauma Surgery

Background:

  • Free flap reconstruction is increasingly preferred over pedicled groin flaps for upper extremity injuries.
  • Limited literature exists on the outcomes of pedicled groin flaps, impacting surgeon and patient guidance.
  • Pedicled groin flaps remain a viable option for specific reconstructive scenarios.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the epidemiology and outcomes of pedicled groin flaps in upper extremity reconstruction.
  • To identify factors influencing complication rates and the number of surgeries required.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective case series of 88 patients undergoing pedicled groin flaps for upper extremity soft tissue coverage (1992-2022).
  • Data collection included patient demographics, injury characteristics, surgical management, and complications.
  • Statistical analyses included ordinal logistic regression, univariate, and bivariate analyses.

Main Results:

  • Median follow-up was 1.14 years; patients underwent a median of 4 surgeries.
  • Common complications included stiffness (90.6%), partial flap loss (38%), and infection (32%).
  • High-energy injuries were associated with an increased need for more surgeries (ordinal logistic regression).

Conclusions:

  • Patients receiving pedicled groin flaps for upper extremity injuries typically require approximately 4 surgical procedures.
  • High-energy trauma is a significant predictor for requiring multiple surgeries.
  • No significant differences in wound complications were found based on patient or injury characteristics in univariate/bivariate analyses.