Cross Leg Flap in a Bilateral Traumatic Amputee

SUMMARYA case report of a bilateral traumatic amputee who underwent a cross leg flap to preserve a knee disarticulation level amputation is presented. Salvage of amputated parts in the lower extremities to preserve stump length provided our patient with better stability and decreased energy expendit...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of orthopaedic trauma 1996-01, Vol.10 (7), p.510-513
Hauptverfasser:	Thomas, Stephen J, Altman, Daniel T, Lubahn, John D, Hood, John M
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Amputation, Traumatic - diagnostic imaging Amputation, Traumatic - rehabilitation Amputation, Traumatic - surgery Biological and medical sciences Fractures, Open - surgery Humans Leg Injuries - surgery Male Medical sciences Orthopedic surgery Radiography Soft Tissue Injuries - surgery Surgery (general aspects). Transplantations, organ and tissue grafts. Graft diseases Surgical Flaps - methods
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Zusammenfassung:	SUMMARYA case report of a bilateral traumatic amputee who underwent a cross leg flap to preserve a knee disarticulation level amputation is presented. Salvage of amputated parts in the lower extremities to preserve stump length provided our patient with better stability and decreased energy expenditure with ambulation.
ISSN:	0890-5339 1531-2291
DOI:	10.1097/00005131-199610000-00013