Free flap reconstruction of plantar weight‐bearing heel defects: Long‐term functional and patient‐reported outcomes
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DOI: 10.1002/micr.30889
Abstract: Non‐healing plantar weight‐bearing heel ulcers are a challenging problem to treat. Free tissue transfer (FTT) reconstruction of the heel is an opportunity for limb salvage to preserve gait and ambulation. The aim of this study… read more here.
Keywords: heel; plantar weight; reconstruction; bearing heel ... See more keywords
Excellent outcome of healing by secondary intention after wide local excision of the weight-bearing heel
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jpra.2022.02.009
Abstract: Background Plantar defects are difficult to manage due to several reasons. The challenges of plantar reconstructions include lack of abundant local tissue, the requirement of the skin to be sensate, as well as the mechanical… read more here.
Keywords: plantar; secondary intention; weight bearing; bearing heel ... See more keywords