Use of the Fix and Flap Approach to Complex Open Elbow Injury: The Role of the Free Anterolateral Thigh Flap

BackgroundComplex elbow injuries with associated nerve, muscle, or joint injury commonly develop post-inury stiffness. In order to preserve function, joint congruency, elbow stability and durable wound coverage must be achieved in a timely manner.MethodsA retrospective review of patients who underwe...

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Main Authors: Christopher Hoe-Kong Chui, Chin-Ho Wong, Winston Y Chew, Mun-Hon Low, Bien-Keem Tan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons 2012-03-01
Series:Archives of Plastic Surgery
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Online Access:http://www.e-aps.org/upload/pdf/aps-39-130.pdf