Anterior Lateral Thigh Free Flap and Achilles Tendon Reconstruction Surgery for Contact Dermal Burn of Heel Including Achilles Tendon: A Case Report -Surgical Treatment for Functional Recovery-.
10.14193/jkfas.2018.22.3.127
- Author:
Jun Sik PARK
1
;
Seung Ha BAEK
;
Gab Lae KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kangdong Sacred Heart Hospital, Seoul, Korea. kiga9@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Achilles tendon;
Burns;
Reconstructive surgical procedures;
Surgical flaps
- MeSH:
Achilles Tendon*;
Amputation;
Arteries;
Burns*;
Debridement;
Free Tissue Flaps*;
Heel*;
Reconstructive Surgical Procedures;
Skin;
Surgical Flaps;
Thigh*;
Transplants
- From:Journal of Korean Foot and Ankle Society
2018;22(3):127-130
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
A 3rd degree burn on the heel including the Achilles tendon is vulnerable and requires active treatment to improve the functional outcomes. Previously, there have been a few treatments on severe burns, such as amputation, debridement or simple skin graft. The cooperative technique of an anterior lateral thigh flap with Achilles tendon reconstruction can be an innovative procedure that preserves the major arteries. The authors review a case and report the clinical outcome.
