Cross-leg flap after posttraumatic osteomyelitis defect: A last resource for limb salvage
Journal: Journal of Clinical Images and Medical Case Reports (Vol.2, No. 1)Publication Date: 2021-02-28
Authors : Eva Campos Pereira; Sara Diniz; Filipe Rodrigues; Alexandre Pereira; Ricardo Sousa;
Page : 1-4
Keywords : Osteomyelitis; Soft tissue defect; Muscle flap; Cross-leg flap.;
Abstract
We report the case of a patient with a tibial shaft fracture occurring through a chronic posttraumatic osteomyelitis site with significant soft tissue defect. The bone and soft tissue reconstruction procedures are described with a cross-leg fasciocutaneous flap performed as a last resource after previous rotated muscle flap partial failure. Pre-operative CT angiography, to rule outaxial vessel damage and peripherical vessel diseases, and adequate stabilization of both legs are key for a successful limb salvage.
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