Brachioradialis musculocutaneous flap closure of the elbow utilizing a distal skin island: a case report.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
A brachioradialis musculocutaneous flap with a distal skin island is described to close a chronic elbow wound. This newly described distal skin island directly over the brachioradialis tendon provides viable and durable coverage for the olecranon/posterior elbow region. The advantages and disadvantages of this treatment as compared with other historical reconstructive options for this region are analyzed. The patient has a stable healed wound at 2 years of follow-up.
Medical subject headings
- Skin Transplantation
- Soft Tissue Injuries
- Surgical Flaps
- Wound Infection
- Elbow Injuries