A new technique for reconstruction of an open above-knee amputation
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Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
|December 1, 1983
Abstract:
A case of a short above-knee amputation stump closed with a rectus abdominis musculocutaneous flap is presented. This single-stage procedure provided soft-tissue coverage for the above-knee amputated stump, promoted early ambulation, and preserved bone length.