Soft Tissue Coverage for Defects around the Knee Joint

Soft Tissue Coverage for Defects around the Knee Joint

Abstract Soft tissue injuries around the knee present a challenge for providing a cover when there is loss of tissue. Various flaps comprising of skin and muscles around the joint have been described. Understanding the anatomical basis and the design of these flaps can aid in choosing the right flap...

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Veröffentlicht in:Indian journal of plastic surgery 2019-01, Vol.52 (1), p.125-133
Hauptverfasser: R., Ravindra Bharathi, Ramkumar, Sanjai, Venkatramani, Hari
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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flap cover
knee joint
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soft tissue defect
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Zusammenfassung:Abstract Soft tissue injuries around the knee present a challenge for providing a cover when there is loss of tissue. Various flaps comprising of skin and muscles around the joint have been described. Understanding the anatomical basis and the design of these flaps can aid in choosing the right flap for a given situation. A prompt cover of the defects aids in quicker healing and quicker rehabilitation of the patient.
ISSN:0970-0358
1998-376X
DOI:10.1055/s-0039-1688536