The pronator quadratus muscle flap: coverage of the osteotomized radius following elevation of the radial forearm flap.
case_series · Level IV
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Abstract
Skin-graft take following elevation of the osteocutaneous radial forearm flap has been shown to be difficult. The pronator quadratus muscle flap can be elevated to cover the exposed osteotomized radius and flexor carpi radialis and brachioradialis tendons. This technique is technically easy to perform and may significantly reduce donor-site wound-healing problems.
Medical subject headings
- Bone Transplantation
- Forearm
- Muscles
- Osteotomy
- Radius
- Surgical Flaps
Anatomy
- radius
- radius/ulna