A new method for elbow arthrodesis for soft-tissue coverage: The use of biceps brachii muscle flap

Abstract

Elbow arthrodesis is a rarely applied and difficult procedure that is performed to reduce extremity pain and prevent amputation in various clinical states. Infection, nonunion, plate-screw exposition, and skin loss are the major complications of this procedure. In this report, a new reconstruction technique with biceps brachii muscle flap was presented in a case of elbow arthrodesis performed with three operations.

Keywords

• Biceps brachii muscle flap
• elbow arthrodesis
• upper extremity