Reconstruction of Foot and Ankle Defects: A Prospective Analysis of Functional and Aesthetic Outcomes.

Introduction: Reconstruction of foot and ankle defects requires selecting an appropriate durable and aesthetically appealing option. From the different options, the procedure's choice depends on the defect's size, location, and donor area's availability. Patients' main goal is to have an acceptable biomechanical outcome.

Bipedicle Frontal-Occipital Flap for Reconstruction of Post Avulsion Injury of Scalp Temporoparietal Region: A Case Report.

The reconstruction of the scalp following avulsion injury has always been a great challenge for plastic surgeons. Here we report a 25 yr old female presented with necrosis of left temporoparietal scalp skin over left temporo-parietal region following history of avulsion injury of the scalp four days back at all India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhopal, India in 2018. After removal of the necrosed skin, the defect was successfully covered with Bipedicle fronto-occipital flap.

Reconstruction of Heel Soft Tissue Defects: An Algorithm Based on Our Experience.

Background: Sensory recovery and durability of the flap is the primary goal of heel soft tissue reconstruction. From the different options, the choice of the flap depends on the size of the defect, its location, and the availability of the donor area.

Methods: In this retrospective study, 40 patients having heel defects were included from Jan 2016 to Dec 2018 in which different flaps were used for the reconstruction.

Post-traumatic wounds over the dorsum of the foot - our experience.

Post-traumatic wounds over the dorsum of the foot are commonly seen in our practice. Road traffic accidents, crush injuries due to the fall of heavy objects and burns are common causes of these injures. The subcutaneous tissue in this region is very thin, and the tendons and bone are frequently exposed in these wounds.