Soft Tissue Reconstruction After Total Ankle Arthroplasty.

Avashia, Yash J; Shammas, Ronnie L; Mithani, Suhail K; Parekh, Selene G · Foot Ankle Clin · 2017

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Abstract

Wound complications following total ankle replacement are common. A team approach, including plastic surgeons, should be utilized to manage these wound issues. The handling of the wound, from the index procedure, to a variety of flaps, can be utilized to provide a successful outcome following an ankle replacement.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy