Reconstruction of bone and soft tissue of heel by parallel fibular osteoseptocutaneous flap
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1001-2036.2014.06.003
- VernacularTitle:并联腓骨组织瓣修复足跟骨及软组织缺损
- Author:
Zhaoxu LI
;
Ruiying WANG
;
Jicun TANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Fibular osteoseptocutaneous flap;
Calcaneus;
Fibular;
Transplantation
- From:
Chinese Journal of Microsurgery
2014;(6):528-530
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To discuss parallel fibular osteoseptocutaneous flap apply in heel defect reconstruction Methods From February,2006 to December,2011,parallel fibular osteoseptocutaneous flap were used to repair calcaneus and skin defects in 4 cases.The causes included road accident in 2 cases and strangulation in 2 cases.The defect locations were at the back of the calcaneus (1/2 of calcaneus in 2 cases and 2/3 in 2 cases,respectively).Results Followed up 24-72 months,all cases achieved bone union in allograft and had no complications of absorption,infection and repulsion.The flaps survived completely in 4 cases ; the distal flaps necrosed partly in 1 case and healed by dressing.According to USA foot-malleolus scores of AOFAS,1 case was excellent,2 good,and 1 fair.Conclusion Parallel fibular osteoseptocutaneous flap reconstruction heel defect can recover patients visage and heel function,improve their life quality.
