Sural fasciocutaneous flap of distal base in open fracture of tibial type III B. Presentation of a patient

Abstract

In the open fracture type III B of the distal third of the leg, it can be performed the soft tissue coverage with fasciocutaneous flap of distal base. It is presented a patient in which the above procedure was performed in combination with an external fixator RALCA, with good result. A comparison was made with other reconstructive methods and the advantages presented by this type of flap were considered. It was recommended to extend its use in the Orthopedic Specialty in the province for the variety of injuries in which it is indicated.

Keywords

• colgajos quirúrgicos
• fracturas abiertas