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Great Toe Reconstruction With a Chimeric Flap Based on Superficial Circumflex Iliac Artery
Hiroya Okuda1,2, Wataru Kamei1, Masahiro Nakagawa2
1From the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Fuji Toranomon Orthopedic Hospital, Gotemba-shi, Shizuoka, Japan.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Global Open
|August 7, 2026
Summary
This study showcases a novel chimeric flap for great toe reconstruction in high-risk patients. The superficial circumflex iliac artery (SCIA) flap successfully restored function after distal phalanx loss.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Microsurgery
Background:
- Great toe defects pose significant challenges for weight-bearing and gait.
- High-risk patients, like those with diabetes, require specialized reconstructive techniques.
- Osteomyelitis and complete phalanx loss necessitate complex composite reconstruction.
