Soft-tissue coverage of the elbow.
review · Level V
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- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 23985651.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1097/PRS.0b013e31829ae29f.
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Abstract
The elbow requires a durable and pliable soft-tissue envelope. Injuries, infections, or tumors that result in exposed tendon, bone, or implants require expedient soft-tissue coverage. Familiarity with various options for coverage can help tailor treatment to the defect size and minimize donor-site morbidity. In this article, emphasis is placed on muscle and fasciocutaneous flaps that have been shown to have reliable vascularity and predictable outcomes.
Medical subject headings
- Elbow
- Plastic Surgery Procedures
- Surgical Flaps
- Elbow Injuries
Anatomy
- elbow