Medial triceps flap coverage for an ulnar neuroma

This paper reports on a technique for coverage of a posttraumatic lateral neuroma at the elbow. A 14-year-old male patient underwent exploration of the ulnar nerve 4 months after a laceration to the elbow. Following neurolysis and anterior submuscular transposition, the exposed neuroma was covered using a flap of medial triceps muscle. The flap required minimal mobilization, incurred little donor morbidity, and provided adequate coverage without the danger of creating a new area of compression.