Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Apr 2003
Comparative StudyA comparison of two fasciocutaneous flaps in the reconstruction of defects of the weight-bearing heel.
To compare the indications, ease of elevation, operative time, complications and durability of two fasciocutaneous flaps i.e. sensate medial plantar artery flap and distally based sural artery neurocutaneous flap, used for the coverage of weight bearing heel in young ambulant adults. ⋯ The medial plantar artery flap provides sensate and the same quality skin cover to the weight-bearing heel as compared to the distally based sural artery neurocutaneous artery flap. The medial plantar artery flap procedure is longer to perform but allows early weight-bearing with less complications than the distally based sural artery neurocutaneous flap.