Musculoskeletal Key

10.1055/b-0034-78129 Anterolateral Thigh FlapPao-Yuan Lin, Pouya Entezami, and Kevin C. Chung The first anterolateral thigh (ALT) flap using septocutaneous vessels was described by Song et al in 1984, and its…

10.1055/b-0034-78132 Surgery for Vasospastic DisordersL. Andrew Koman and Zhongyu Li Upper extremity symptoms and signs of vasospastic disorders may be primary (example: Raynaud disease or phenomenon) or secondary (example: occlusive…

10.1055/b-0034-78130 The Lateral Arm FlapDavid J. Slutsky The lateral arm flap is a useful fasciocutaneous flap based on the posterior radial collateral artery (PRCA). It was first described by Song…

10.1055/b-0034-78127 The Temporoparietal Fascia Free FlapScott D. Lifchez and J. Alex Kelamis The temporoparietal fascia (TPF) flap (TPFF) should be used in situations where vascularized, thin, pliable tissue is needed….

10.1055/b-0034-78123 Adipofascial Flap Finger CoverageJefferson Braga-Silva The adipofascial turnover arterial flap has appeared as an excellent alternative for achieving early coverage of cutaneous wounds at the dorsal aspect of the…

10.1055/b-0034-78125 Dorsal Metacarpal Artery Flaps and Dorsal Metacarpal FlapsGünter Germann and Laura Rehm The first description of dorsal metacarpal artery (DMCA) flaps was by Early and Milner1 as early as…

10.1055/b-0034-78128 Rectus Abdominis Muscle FlapAngela Cheng and Michel Saint-Cyr Originally described as a pedicled flap by Drever in 1977 and then as a free flap by Holmstrom in 1979, the…

10.1055/b-0034-78131 Groin FlapGhazi Rayan and Douglas Trzcinski Groin flap is a viable option for patients who are not candidates for free tissue transfer because of comorbidities and when the utility…

10.1055/b-0034-78126 Free Transfer of Latissimus Dorsi FlapLuis R. Scheker and Christiana Savvidou The latissimus dorsi is the largest muscle in the body, up to 20 × 40 cm, allowing coverage…