Soft Tissue Coverage for Defects around the Knee Joint.

Soft tissue injuries around the knee present a challenge for providing a cover when there is loss of tissue. Various flaps comprising of skin and muscles around the joint have been described. Understanding the anatomical basis and the design of these flaps can aid in choosing the right flap for a given situation.

Tube pedicle flap in the management of a Grade III C lower limb injury.

Salvage of a Grade III C lower limb injury is a challenging problem. Apart from microsurgical revascularisation, they frequently need soft tissue coverage procedures. Due to the magnitude of the injury, local flaps from adjacent tissues may not be available and microsurgical free flaps are the flaps of choice.