Emergency free flaps to the type IIIC tibial fracture.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Type IIIC tibial fractures are complex injuries involving extensive bone and soft-tissue devascularization that result in a high percentage of complications and ultimate amputation. An emergency free flap transfer not only may salvage the limb but also may improve the aesthetic and functional results of reconstruction by placing the injured structures in a well-vascularized bed. Two cases of type IIIC tibial fracture were treated in this manner, and we present our experience with a 30-month follow-up of one patient and a 6-month follow-up of another patient.
Medical subject headings
- Fractures, Bone
- Leg Injuries
- Surgery, Plastic
- Surgical Flaps