1.
Injury
; 20(5): 273-6, 1989 Sep.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-2613309
ABSTRACT
The use of fasciocutaneous flaps to cover soft tissue defects of the lower leg following trauma, is discussed in this article. Our experience with 15 cases is presented. There have been no complications. We feel that fasciocutaneous flaps are a safe and reliable method for the management of difficult wounds of the lower leg.
Subject(s)
Leg Injuries/surgery , Surgical Flaps/methods , Adult , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Chronic Disease , Female , Fractures, Open/surgery , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Osteitis/surgery , Wounds, Nonpenetrating/surgery
2.
Injury
; 20(5): 281-3, 1989 Sep.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-2613311
ABSTRACT
In the years 1977 to 1984, 56 patients underwent primary suture of acutely ruptured cruciate ligaments. Thirty-six (64.3 per cent) were regarded as excellent or good results and 20 (35.7 per cent) were regarded as fair or poor results. It is concluded that this is a satisfactory method of treatment and that this will reduce the number needing a late reconstructive operation.
