Reconstruction of Postburn Contracture of the Forefoot Using the Anterolateral Thigh Flap
Clinics in Orthopedic Surgery
;
: 444-451, 2016.
Artigo
em Inglês
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| ID: wpr-215533
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Severe forefoot deformities, particularly those involving the dorsum of the foot, cause inconvenience in daily activities of living including moderate pain on the dorsal aspect of the contracted foot while walking and difficulty in wearing nonsupportive shoes due to toe contractures. This paper presents clinical results of reconstruction of severe forefoot deformity using the anterolateral thigh (ALT) free flap.METHODS:
Severe forefoot deformities were reconstructed using ALT flaps in 7 patients (8 cases) between March 2012 and December 2015. The mean contracture duration was 28.6 years.RESULTS:
All the flaps survived completely. The size of the flaps ranged from 8 cm × 5 cm to 19 cm × 8 cm. The mean follow-up period was 10 months (range, 7 to 15 months). There was no specific complication at both the recipient and donor sites. There was one case where the toe contracture could not be completely treated after surgery. All of the patients were able to wear shoes and walk without pain. Also, the patients were highly satisfied with cosmetic results.CONCLUSIONS:
The ALT flap may be considered ideal for the treatment of severe forefoot deformity.
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Assunto principal:
Sapatos
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Anormalidades Congênitas
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Coxa da Perna
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Doadores de Tecidos
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Deformidades do Pé
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Dedos do Pé
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Seguimentos
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Caminhada
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Contratura
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Retalhos de Tecido Biológico
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo observacional
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Estudo prognóstico
Limite:
Humanos
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Clinics in Orthopedic Surgery
Ano de publicação:
2016
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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