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Orthopedic surgeons can perform lower extremity soft-tissue flap reconstruction in austere settings. This study shows that targeted training improves outcomes for complex trauma, reducing amputation risks.

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Orthopedic Surgery
Reconstructive Surgery
Trauma Management

Background:

Soft-tissue defects are common in extremity trauma management.
Timely coverage is crucial to prevent infection, osteomyelitis, and amputation.
Limited plastic surgeon availability in low- and middle-income countries necessitates alternative solutions.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate lower extremity soft-tissue flap reconstruction by orthopedic surgeons in an austere environment.
To assess the feasibility and outcomes of orthoplastic skills training in resource-limited settings.

Main Methods:

Retrospective case series of 15 lower extremity flap reconstructions in 13 patients (2018-2024).
Procedures performed by a single orthopedic surgeon after short-term training.

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Data collected included injury type, flap details, healing times, and complications.

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Gustilo-Anderson type IIIB open tibia fractures were the most common indication (43.8%).
Reverse sural artery flaps were most frequent (37.5%).
Overall flap success rate was 86.7%.

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Hands-on surgical training is vital for reconstructive care in austere environments.
Orthoplastic skill-building offers a scalable solution to address reconstructive surgery gaps.