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Distally based abductor digiti minimi muscle flap
Annals of Plastic Surgery
|April 1, 1985
Summary
The abductor digiti minimi muscle flap offers effective tissue coverage for foot reconstruction. A distally based flap successfully repaired frostbite on a fifth toe.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Plastic Surgery
- Reconstructive Microsurgery
Background:
- The abductor digiti minimi (ADM) muscle flap is a recognized option for lateral ankle and heel tissue coverage.
- Distally based ADM flaps can be utilized for distal foot reconstruction, leveraging plantar arch vascularity.
Observation:
- A case study involving frostbite of the right fifth toe is presented.
- The frostbite injury was successfully treated using a distally based ADM muscle flap.
Findings:
- The distally based abductor digiti minimi muscle flap demonstrated efficacy in reconstructing a frostbite-injured toe.
- This technique effectively utilizes the muscle's blood supply via plantar arch communication.
Implications:
- This approach expands reconstructive options for distal foot injuries, including frostbite.
- Further exploration of distally based foot muscle flaps is warranted for diverse reconstructive challenges.