Unlabelled: Reconstruction of the exposed lower third tibia and ankle region remains a difficult task and a challenge for reconstructive surgeons. Microsurgical flaps have been the method of choice for this reconstruction, but in our hospital, we do not have equipment or a microsurgical-trained team for this type of procedure. Moreover, free muscle flaps have more risk of failure and sometimes the patient's clinical condition does not allow a more complex surgery in some cases.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF