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De-epithelialized Fasciocutaneous Turnover Flap for Recurrent Calcaneal Wound with Osteomyelitis
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De-epithelialized Fasciocutaneous Turnover Flap for Recurrent Calcaneal Wound with Osteomyelitis

Panagiotis Panagakos, Patrick McDonald, Nathan Norem, Howard Shapiro, Steven F. Boc and Amit Mitra
The Journal of foot and ankle surgery, v 53(1), pp 83-87
Jan 2014
PMID: 23910737
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https://doi.org/10.1053/j.jfas.2013.03.002View
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Abstract

bone infection calcaneus heel split-thickness skin graft sural artery flap surgery ulceration
Recurrent ulcerations of the foot and ankle almost always present a challenge to lower extremity surgeons. Recalcitrant heel ulcerations with osteomyelitis are especially difficult to treat because of the lack of soft tissue coverage. The turnover flap is a simple, fast, and effective treatment method for lower extremity wounds. It is a de-epithelialized fasciocutaneous flap harvested from the adjacent area of the wound. We believe it is an underused technique for advanced wound closure in the lower extremity. It offers several advantages compared with traditional, more difficult to perform, flaps. We have seen an excellent result 18 months after using the turnover flap in a patient with recurrent posterior heel ulceration with calcaneal osteomyelitis.

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