Propeller Flaps in Lower Limb Reconstruction: Case Series

Propeller Flaps in Lower Limb Reconstruction: Case Series

Introduction: Traditionally in reconstruction of lower limb soft tissue defects, muscle flaps have been the ‘Gold Standard’ for Gustillo Anderson Grade III B fracture involving upper and middle third defects. Lower third defects were usually reconstructed with free flaps. Evolution in flap surgery has enabled fasciocutaneous, adipofascial and superthin flaps to be harvested for the purpose of r...

Ergonomics and Biogeometry of Perforator/Propeller Flaps in the Lower Limb Reconstruction

Lower limb perforator propeller flaps - clinical applications.

BACKGROUND A great variety of flaps have been used in lower limb reconstructive surgery: random pattern flaps, axial flaps and free microsurgical transfers with many variants. After further research on the cutaneous blood supply and improvement of microsurgical techniques, perforator propeller flaps began to be studied and used. MATERIAL AND METHOD A propeller flap is defined as an insular fl...

ergonomics and biogeometry of perforator/propeller flaps in the lower limb reconstruction

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Perforator Flaps for Reconstruction of Lower Limb Defects

BACKGROUND Reconstruction of soft tissue defects in the lower third of the leg remains challenging. Anatomical constraints limit the local options available for complex defects especially lower third of leg. Local flaps based on perforator vessels are raising interest in reconstructive surgery of the limbs. We present our experience with perforator flaps for reconstruction of soft tissue def...