Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · Jan 1981
The gastrocnemius myocutaneous flap (GMF): an alternative method to repair severe lesions of the leg.
A short review of the various methods of closing skin defects associated with severe injuries of the leg raised the question for using a myocutaneous flaps and particularly a gastrocnemius flaps. The surgical technique is described and the versatility of the flap is demonstrated with several examples and discussed showing how both the medial and the lateral gastrocnemius flap, can be used as a pedicle as well as a free flap, ipsi- and contralaterally.
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · Jan 1981
Case ReportsDiaphyseal fractures of both bones of the lower leg with associated injury of the ankle mortise.
Fractures of both bones of the lower leg may be accompanied by a disruption of the mortise with a shortening of the fibula. This combination was observed in four cases reported in this paper. ⋯ Any shortening of the fibula should be corrected surgically, preferable at the time of injury. Malunion should be treated by corrective osteotomy.