Clinical application of dorsal digital cutaneous branch flap with partial extensor tendon in repairing compound tissue defects of the dorsal finger

Conclusion: Dorsal digital cutaneous branch flap with partial extensor tendon could be used to repair skin and tendon defects simultaneously. The advantages of this method include simple donor tissue harvesting; less donor-site morbidity; reliable blood supply; and satisfactory recovery of appearance, sensation, and function of the flap. Therefore, this method could be suitable for repairing soft tissue defects of the dorsal digits with extensor tendon defects.PMID:34910593 | DOI:10.1177/23094990211054624
Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Source Type: research