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. 2015 Dec;136(6):815e-829e.
doi: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000001807.

Current Concepts in Lower Extremity Reconstruction

Hooman Soltanian  1 , Ryan M Garcia, Scott T Hollenbeck
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Current Concepts in Lower Extremity Reconstruction

Hooman Soltanian et al. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2015 Dec.

Abstract

Learning objectives: After studying this article, the participant should be able to: 1. Understand the existing principles for lower extremity reconstruction for both traumatic and ablative defects. 2. Understand the important factors for lower extremity reconstruction-based anatomical regions. 3. Discuss perforator flaps and their application in lower extremity reconstruction.

Summary: The Gustilo-Anderson open fracture classification is briefly reviewed. A comprehensive overview of the available flaps and methods for lower extremity reconstruction is provided.

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