Abductor Hallucis Muscle Flap with Rotation Advancement of Skin for Resurfacing of Heel Ulcers in Leprosy Patients

Abstract

Provision of durable skin cover for chronic ulcers of the heel is a challenging problem. It is compounded by the absence of sensation in leprosy patients. Abductor hallucis muscle flap with rotation advancement of sole skin has been found to be a satisfactory procedure in the management of heel ulcers in six leprosy patients.