Posterior elbow wounds: soft tissue coverage options and techniques. [Review]
Citation: Orthopedic Clinics of North America. 44(3):409-17, x, 2013 Jul.PMID: 23827842Institution: Curtis National Hand CenterForm of publication: Journal ArticleMedline article type(s): Journal Article | ReviewSubject headings: *Elbow/in [Injuries] | *Elbow/su [Surgery] | *Reconstructive Surgical Procedures/mt [Methods] | *Surgical Flaps | Hand/bs [Blood Supply] | Humans | Intra-Articular Fractures/su [Surgery] | Soft Tissue Injuries/su [Surgery] | Surgical Flaps/bs [Blood Supply] | Wound HealingYear: 2013Local holdings: Available online from MWHC library: 1997 - present, Available in print through MWHC library: 1999 - January 2007ISSN:- 0030-5898
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Available online from MWHC library: 1997 - present, Available in print through MWHC library: 1999 - January 2007
Many options exist for reconstruction of the posterior elbow/olecranon area following wound formation. Careful early wound management is crucial to ensure successful outcomes following reconstruction. Local and regional options are preferred methods for soft tissue coverage in this region. Common flap options include the reversed lateral arm flap, the radial forearm flap, posterior interosseous artery flap, brachioradialis muscle flap, flexor carpi ulnaris flap, and the latissimus flap. The advantages and disadvantages of these flap options are discussed in this review. Copyright © 2013 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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