Are hand biomechanics affected following radial forearm flap harvest? A systematic review and meta-analysis

Donor site morbidity following radial forearm flap (RFF) harvest remains a controversial issue. The aim of this meta-analysis was to answer the question “Are the range of wrist movements (range of motion, ROM) and hand strength affected after RFF harvesting?” The PubMed, Embase, Scopus, and Cochrane Library electronic databases were systematically searched (to December 2019). Self-controlled studies evaluating hand biomechanics after RFF harvest were included. Weighted mean differences with 95% confidence intervals were calculated using the random-effects model.

Source: International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - July 10, 2020 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: M.A. Mashrah, T.A. Aldhohrah, A. Abdelrehem Moustafa, H.M. Al-Sharani, A. Alrmali, L. Wang Tags: Meta-Analysis Source Type: research