Fibular head composite flap for bone and skin defect at medial malleolus in children: a report of 4 cases.
- Author:
Yong LIU
1
;
Cheng-Jin ZHANG
;
Xing-Mao FU
;
Jian-Li WANG
;
Cheng-Qi WANG
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Ankle Injuries; surgery; Bone and Bones; injuries; Child; Child, Preschool; Female; Fibula; surgery; Follow-Up Studies; Humans; Male; Soft Tissue Injuries; surgery; Surgical Flaps; Treatment Outcome
- From: Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2011;27(2):95-97
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo investigate the therapeutic effect of fibular head composite flap for bone and skin defect at medial malleolus in children.
METHODSFrom Aug. 2005 to Apr. 2009, 4 children cases (2 male, 2 female, from 3 to 11 year) with bone and skin defect at medial malleolus were reconstructed with fibular head composite flaps pedicled with lateral inferior genicular vascular bundle. The skin defect was 3- 6 cm x 8-10 cm in size.
RESULTSAll the 4 composite flaps survived completely. The patients were followed up for 4 months to 4 years with good bony healing. Both esthetic and functional results were satisfactory in ankle joint.
CONCLUSIONSThe fibular head composite tissue flap has a good therapeutic effect for bone and skin defect at medial malleolus in children.
