Reliability of Reverse Sural Flap in the Reconstruction of Midfoot and Forefoot Defects.

Reconstruction of mid- and forefoot defects involves few options as versatile as free flaps; however, free flaps are not universally available and require long operative time and can be difficult to successfully heal. Although the reverse sural flap is commonly used for lower limb reconstructions, it has been used mainly for reconstruction of defects around the distal leg, ankle, and hindfoot. Few studies have demonstrated the use of this flap in the reconstruction of mid- and forefoot defects.