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Osteoradionecrosis of the olecranon: treatment by radial forearm flap

Journal Article · · Plast. Reconstr. Surg.; (United States)

Osteoradionecrosis of the olecranon is an unusual pathologic entity, treated best by debridement and wound closure using vascularized tissue. Local skin is often unavailable for flap design and transposition. The radial forearm flap can be isolated on a proximal vascular pedicle and transposed to cover the wound. In the case presented, healing was brisk and complete, allowing early elbow mobilization. Although the donor site is not easily concealed, no functional impairment results from flap elevation and all full-thickness wounds are confined to the involved extremity.

Research Organization:
Univ. of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor
OSTI ID:
5650398
Journal Information:
Plast. Reconstr. Surg.; (United States), Journal Name: Plast. Reconstr. Surg.; (United States) Vol. 80:6; ISSN PRSUA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English