Journal Basic Info
- Impact Factor: 1.995**
- H-Index: 8
- ISSN: 2474-1647
- DOI: 10.25107/2474-1647
Major Scope
- Transplant Surgery
- Orthopaedic Surgery
- Obstetrics Surgery
- Endocrine Surgery
- Surgical Oncology
- General Surgery
- Neurological Surgery
- Colon and Rectal Surgery
Abstract
Citation: Clin Surg. 2016;1(1):1244.Short Communication | Open Access
The Gastrocnemius Muscle Flap for Reconstruction of the Proximal Third of Lower Leg
Ingo Schmidt
Department of Hand Surgery, SRH Poliklinik Gera GmbH, Germany
*Correspondance to: Ingo Schmidt
PDF Full Text DOI: 10.25107/2474-1647.1244
Abstract
Soft tissue defect of the lower leg with exposure of bone, tendon, and osteosynthesis plates or total knee artthroplasty is a challenging therapeutic problem. The gastrocnemius muscle flap is one option for coverage. This flap is probably one of the safest flaps, and relatively easy to dissect. However, about functional loss for higher loads especially in sports activities is reported in the literature.
Keywords
Proximal third lower leg; Soft tissue defect; Gastrocnemius muscle flap
Cite the article
Schmidt I. The Gastrocnemius Muscle Flap for Reconstruction of the Proximal Third of Lower Leg. Clin Surg. 2016; 1: 1244.
