The interest of "ortho-plastic" collaboration in management of complex limb injury.

The interest of "ortho-plastic" collaboration in management of complex limb injury. Ann Chir Plast Esthet. 2020 Jul 09;: Authors: Pasquesoone L, Barry L, Sturbois-Nachef N, Duquennoy-Martinot V, Chantelot C, Guerre E Abstract Constantly evolving knowledge on fracture management, soft tissue coverage, microsurgery and vasculo-nervous repair now permits salvage of limbs that previously would have had to be amputated. Management of complex limb injuries of which the severity inevitably entails functional and esthetic sequelae calls for mastery of the full spectrum of bone and soft tissue reconstruction. Such mastery is rarely attainable by a single surgical specialty; individually and isolatedly, an orthopedic or plastic surgeon cannot ensure optimal management of the above-mentioned patients. While the orthopedist performs a key function in provisional or definitive fixation, the plastic surgeon's expertise is essential to restoration of the cutaneous envelope. Collaboration between the two specialties from the outset and throughout treatment characterizes the modern-day concept of "ortho-plastic" surgery. Through unification of the theoretical competence and practical skills of orthopedists and plastic surgeons, it provides a patient with the best possible functional and esthetic results in a wide range of clinical situations. In this article, we present a review of the literature illustrating the interest of "ortho-plastic" collabora...
Source: Annales de Chirurgie Plastique et Esthetique - Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Tags: Ann Chir Plast Esthet Source Type: research