MASSIVE SOFT TISSUE LOSS AND BONE DEFECT OF THE UPPER EXTREMITY IN A MIDDLE-AGED PATIENT - CASE REPORT
Abstract:
Crush injuries of the forearm are characterised by multiple nervous, tendinous, vascular and bone defects, which can severely influence the quality of the patient’s life. The plastic surgeon’s work is to find the most optimal surgical technique for managing the crushed area. In our case, the groin flap and the free vascularised bone flap are the solution. The groin flap represents a method which is frequently used due to its ability to cover massive soft tissue damage in the lack of muscular mass. Free vascularised fibular transfers primal aim is to guarantee a successful osteosynthesis and a good functional recovery of the forearm.
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