Radial free flaps in plantar burns.

Problems in the reconstruction of full thickness burns of the sole of the foot are presented. After analysing the existing surgical possibilities for treating this injury, the good results obtained in the forefoot with radial forearm flaps are shown. The main virtues of this flap for treating plantar burns are its suppleness for adaptation to the different contours of the foot. This allows a functional recovery without losing the normal shape of the foot, making the use of prosthetic devices unnecessary.