Foot reconstruction using free microvascular muscle flaps with skin grafts. 1986

J W May, and R J Rohrich

Free muscle flap transfer with skin graft coverage for extensive foot defects can be a successful form of foot reconstruction in well-selected patients who have overall normal foot innervation and deep pressure sensibility. Cutaneous sensibility does not appear to be necessary to maintain a functional or well-healed foot. The major reconstructive goal in plantar foot reconstruction is the restoration of weight-bearing during normal ambulation using regular foot apparel. Based on this reconstructive goal, the authors present their current approach in the reconstruction of extensive defects of the foot using free microvascular muscle flaps with skin grafts.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008833 Microcirculation The circulation of the BLOOD through the MICROVASCULAR NETWORK. Microvascular Blood Flow,Microvascular Circulation,Blood Flow, Microvascular,Circulation, Microvascular,Flow, Microvascular Blood,Microvascular Blood Flows,Microvascular Circulations
D008866 Microsurgery The performance of surgical procedures with the aid of a microscope.
D009132 Muscles Contractile tissue that produces movement in animals. Muscle Tissue,Muscle,Muscle Tissues,Tissue, Muscle,Tissues, Muscle
D011182 Postoperative Care The period of care beginning when the patient is removed from surgery and aimed at meeting the patient's psychological and physical needs directly after surgery. (From Dictionary of Health Services Management, 2d ed) Care, Postoperative,Postoperative Procedures,Procedures, Postoperative,Postoperative Procedure,Procedure, Postoperative
D005260 Female Females
D005528 Foot The distal extremity of the leg in vertebrates, consisting of the tarsus (ANKLE); METATARSUS; phalanges; and the soft tissues surrounding these bones. Feet
D005684 Gait Manner or style of walking. Gaits
D006365 Heel The back (or posterior) of the foot in PRIMATES, found behind the ankle and distal to the toes. Sinus Tarsi,Heels,Sinus Tarsus
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000328 Adult A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available. Adults

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