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- J Hochberg and F B Fortes da Silva.
- J Pediatr Orthop. 1982 Jan 1; 2 (5): 565-8.
AbstractThe transposition of the latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap is described in 2 pediatric patients: one with complete loss of elbow flexion, and the other with severe axillary burn contracture. A simplified, secure, one-stage reconstruction with the myocutaneous flap resulted in an excellent substitute of biceps function and skin coverage. The axillary reconstruction allowed immediate full over-the-head abduction, without recurrence of the contracture. In any nonforcible shoulder activity, the function of the latissimus dorsi muscle will not be missed, because of the numerous substitute muscles.
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