The radial forearm--flexor carpi radialis myocutaneous flap: case report

A patient sustained a compound fracture of the elbow resulting in a deep soft tissue defect with exposed bone, joint and nerve. The flexor carpi radialis (FCR) muscle was incorporated within the radial forearm island flap to cover the defect. Wrist flexion was not compromised by this procedure. The...

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Published in:	British journal of plastic surgery Vol. 45; no. 4; p. 322
Main Authors:	Hamilton, R B, Proudman, T W
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England 01-05-1992
Subjects:	Adult Arteries - transplantation Elbow - injuries Forearm - blood supply Fractures, Bone - complications Humans Male Muscles - transplantation Skin Transplantation Surgical Flaps - methods
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Summary:	A patient sustained a compound fracture of the elbow resulting in a deep soft tissue defect with exposed bone, joint and nerve. The flexor carpi radialis (FCR) muscle was incorporated within the radial forearm island flap to cover the defect. Wrist flexion was not compromised by this procedure. The blood supply and applications of the radial forearm--flexor carpi radialis myocutaneous flap are described.
ISSN:	0007-1226
DOI:	10.1016/0007-1226(92)90061-2