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Emergency Free Flap Reconstruction in Traumatic Extremity Injuries: Clinical Indications and Framework.

Omar Moussa1,2,3,4, Jatupoom Chansomboon1,2,5, Floris V Raasveld1,2,6

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Emergency free flap reconstruction (EFFR) effectively salvages limbs by utilizing spare parts, covering critical structures, and enabling distal revascularization. This approach provides a structured framework for acute orthoplastic care in traumatic injuries.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthoplastic surgery
  • Trauma reconstruction
  • Microsurgery

Background:

  • Emergency free flap reconstruction (EFFR) is crucial for traumatic limb salvage.
  • Standardized criteria for EFFR application are lacking.
  • This study proposes a treatment framework for EFFR.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish standardized criteria for emergency free flap reconstruction.
  • To outline a treatment framework for EFFR based on key indications.
  • To evaluate the efficacy of EFFR in traumatic limb salvage.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 14 patients (15 flaps) with limb-threatening injuries.
  • Data included demographics, injury patterns, operative details, and outcomes.
  • Comparison with existing literature and definition of functional recovery.

Main Results:

  • Key indications for EFFR were spare part utilization (47%), coverage of exposed structures (20%), and distal revascularization (33%).
  • Flap success rate was 87% with a 47% complication rate.
  • Functional recovery averaged 5 months; mean hospital stay was 15 days.

Conclusions:

  • EFFR is effective for traumatic limb salvage when tailored to specific indications.
  • A framework based on spare part use, timely coverage, and revascularization guides acute orthoplastic care.
  • This approach supports limb salvage in complex traumatic injuries.