The versatile reverse flow sural artery neurocutaneous flap: A case series and review of literature-0

G diabetes mellitus leading to peripheral neuropathy. Sural artery flap was utilized; its elevation is seen from the proximal aspect of the posterior calf area, modified by the inclusion of midline gastrocnemius muscle cuff around the sural pedicle. . Adequate coverage seen in the immediate post operative period. The pedicle was kept wide and not passed through subcutaneous tunnel. It required split thickness skin grafting for coverage. The flap developed mild distal congestion which resolved spontaneously with foot elevation without any problems.<p><b>Copyright information:</b></p><p>Taken from "The versatile reverse flow sural artery neurocutaneous flap: A case series and review of literature"</p><p>http://www.josr-online.com/content/3/1/15</p><p>Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research 2008;3():15-15.</p><p>Published online 18 Apr 2008</p><p>PMCID:PMC2373287.</p><p></p

The versatile reverse flow sural artery neurocutaneous flap: A case series and review of literature-1

He heel. . After debridement, area of skin loss can be seen, optimal for flap coverage.<p><b>Copyright information:</b></p><p>Taken from "The versatile reverse flow sural artery neurocutaneous flap: A case series and review of literature"</p><p>http://www.josr-online.com/content/3/1/15</p><p>Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research 2008;3():15-15.</p><p>Published online 18 Apr 2008</p><p>PMCID:PMC2373287.</p><p></p

The versatile reverse flow sural artery neurocutaneous flap: A case series and review of literature-2

E flow sural artery neurocutaneous flap is being rotaed through an arc 180 degrees on its pedicle. . The flap inset into the defect after rotation with excellent coverage.<p><b>Copyright information:</b></p><p>Taken from "The versatile reverse flow sural artery neurocutaneous flap: A case series and review of literature"</p><p>http://www.josr-online.com/content/3/1/15</p><p>Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research 2008;3():15-15.</p><p>Published online 18 Apr 2008</p><p>PMCID:PMC2373287.</p><p></p