Elbow defects have a number of etiologies and present a difficult task for the reconstructive surgeon. A number of reconstructive options have been previously reported. We describe a case of a 54-year-old woman with a recurrent elbow defect secondary to prior trauma, surgical fixation, and infection. This was successfully managed with a novel chimeric flexor capri ulnaris and ulnar artery flap for coverage of the defect, which has not been previously described. This may serve as a useful guide for surgeons moving forward.

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