Single-Stage Extensor Digitorium Tendon Reconstruction, Including Overlying Soft Tissue Defects of the Foot Dorsum with a Composite-Free Anterolateral Thigh Flap

Abstract

Background Loss of the extensor tendon with overlying soft tissue remains a complex reconstructive challenge. Successful reconstruction combines tendon repair with defect coverage by soft tissue flaps, meets the goals of approaching functionality, and achieves an esthetic result.

Keywords

• anterolateral thigh flap
• fascia lata flap
• foot dorsum
• extensor tendon defects
• soft tissue defect