Cross leg flap in a bilateral traumatic amputee.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
A case report of a bilateral traumatic amputee who underwent a cross leg flap to preserve a knee disarticulation level amputation is presented. Salvage of amputated parts in the lower extremities to preserve stamp length provided our patient with better stability and decreased energy expenditure with ambulation.
Medical subject headings
- Amputation, Traumatic
- Fractures, Open
- Leg Injuries
- Soft Tissue Injuries
- Surgical Flaps