Using the lateral second toe flap for reconstruction of great toe defect / 中华整形外科杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective@#To explore the application and effect of using the lateral second toe flap transfer for reconstruction of great toe defect.@*Methods@#The flap on tibial of second toe was designed according to the size of defect. The pedicle of the flap is the tibial proper plantar digital artery of the toe, and the rotation point is located between the toe web.13 cases of the great toe′s defects were repaired by this method, with the donor sites covered by full thickness skin from the leg.@*Results@#13 flaps survived postoperatively. All cases were subject to postoperative follow-up, follow-up time was 6-48 months, an average of 18 months. Skin color and texture was close to that of the surrounding tissues, appearance is not bloated.@*Conclusions@#The second toe lateral skin flap is easy to operate, is flexible for rotating. As local material, it is an ideal skin flap to repair the great toe defect.