The radial forearm — flexor carpi radialis myocutaneous flap: case report

A patient sustained a compound fracture of the elbow resulting in a deep soft tissue defect with exposed bone, joint and nerve. The flexor carpi radialis (FCR) muscle was incorporated within the radial forearm island flap to cover the defect. Wrist flexion was not compromised by this procedure. The...

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Veröffentlicht in:	British journal of plastic surgery 1992-05, Vol.45 (4), p.322-323
Hauptverfasser:	Proudman, T.W., Hamilton, R.B.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Arteries - transplantation Biological and medical sciences Elbow - injuries Forearm - blood supply Fractures, Bone - complications Humans Male Medical sciences Miscellaneous Muscles - transplantation Skin Transplantation Surgery (general aspects). Transplantations, organ and tissue grafts. Graft diseases Surgical Flaps - methods
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Zusammenfassung:	A patient sustained a compound fracture of the elbow resulting in a deep soft tissue defect with exposed bone, joint and nerve. The flexor carpi radialis (FCR) muscle was incorporated within the radial forearm island flap to cover the defect. Wrist flexion was not compromised by this procedure. The blood supply and applications of the radial forearm — flexor carpi radialis myocutaneous flap are described.
ISSN:	0007-1226 1465-3087
DOI:	10.1016/0007-1226(92)90061-2