Abstract
The fibular flap provides several advantages in one stage composite metacarpal reconstruction:(1) excellent skeletal size match for the metacarpus; (2) manipulation of multiple segmental fibular struts in contiguous or alternating parallel arrangement; (3) space without hindrance for intrinsic extensor tendon reconstruction (Brand's method) provided by osteotomies; (4) flexibility for skin paddle inset because of septocutaneous perforators; and (5) shortened patient disability time.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 605-612 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Plastic and reconstructive surgery |
Volume | 116 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Aug 1 2005 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery