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. 1984 May;9(3):423-7.
doi: 10.1016/s0363-5023(84)80236-1.

The pronator quadratus muscle flap

A L Dellon, S E Mackinnon

The pronator quadratus muscle flap

A L Dellon et al. J Hand Surg Am. 1984 May.

Abstract

Traumatic injuries to the distal forearm present a challenging problem for soft tissue coverage. There is a need for a local flap to provide a vascularized soft tissue bed. This article demonstrates the anatomic basis that enables the pronator quadratus muscle potentially to fulfill these needs.

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