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Lower Extremity Reconstruction: Comprehensive Considerations in Preoperative Planning and Technique Selection.

Anthony Hoang1, Jordan Johnson, Ayush Saha

  • 1Department of Plastic Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, 37232.

Annals of Plastic Surgery
|June 3, 2026
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Managing lower extremity defects requires a tailored, multidisciplinary approach. Advances in reconstructive techniques allow for personalized strategies to improve limb salvage and patient function.

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  • Reconstruction of these complex defects presents surgical challenges.

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  • To provide a comprehensive literature review on lower extremity reconstruction.
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  • Analysis of reconstructive options for thigh, leg, ankle, and foot defects.

    • Main Results:

    • Defect management requires assessing wound severity, vascular status, and patient goals.
    • Early debridement and timely coverage often yield better outcomes.
    • Reconstructive options include local/free flaps, with selection based on defect characteristics.

    Conclusions:

    • Lower extremity limb salvage necessitates individualized, multidisciplinary care.
    • Evolving techniques allow for adaptive, defect-specific strategies.
    • Further research is needed to refine timing, optimize reconstruction, and define long-term outcomes.