The posterior interosseous flap for soft-tissue cover of the hand
Date
1996
Authors
Engelbrecht J.J.K.
Bruce-Chwatt A.J.
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Abstract
The management of soft-tissue defects of the hand with exposed bone and tendons may be difficult. The posterior interosseous flap is a fasciocutaneous island from the dorsal forearm, based on the posterior interosseous vessels. We have used this flap as a one-stage procedure to cover soft-tissue defects of the hand in 6 patients. It provides excellent cover without sacrificing a major blood vessel such as the radial artery. Although the vascular anatomy of the flap is normally consistent, variations exist. This prevented elevation of 1 of the flaps in our series.
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article, blood vessel, clinical article, fasciocutaneous flap, hand injury, hand reconstruction, human, radial artery, skin flap, soft tissue, soft tissue defect, Forearm, Hand Injuries, Humans, Surgical Flaps, Time Factors, Wound Healing
Citation
South African Journal of Surgery
34
4
34
4