The reverse peroneus brevis muscle flap for ankle wound coverage.

Abstract

Coverage of lower extremity wounds, especially those in the ankle region, presents a challenge to the foot and ankle surgeon. The present case illustrates a surgical technique for the use of the reverse (distally based) peroneus brevis muscle flap for coverage of a postoperative ankle wound with exposed bone. The reverse peroneus brevis muscle flap provides an option for wound coverage in the ankle region in limb salvage cases in medically frail patients.