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Case Reports

Pedicled hand fillet flap to preserve stump length in below-elbow amputation

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Pages 110-114 | Received 03 Dec 2021, Accepted 10 Mar 2022, Published online: 12 Apr 2022

Figures & data

Figure 1. Dorsal aspect of right forearm, 9 days post-injury.

Figure 1. Dorsal aspect of right forearm, 9 days post-injury.

Figure 2. Volar aspect of right forearm, 9 days post-injury.

Figure 2. Volar aspect of right forearm, 9 days post-injury.

Figure 3. Ulnar aspect of right forearm, 17 days post-injury.

Figure 3. Ulnar aspect of right forearm, 17 days post-injury.

Figure 4. Operative method showing incision across right metacarpal heads, and filleting of hand and wrist tissue.

Figure 4. Operative method showing incision across right metacarpal heads, and filleting of hand and wrist tissue.

Figure 5. Operative method demonstrating removal of the amputated part from the right forearm, and remaining pedicled fillet flap and stump defect.

Figure 5. Operative method demonstrating removal of the amputated part from the right forearm, and remaining pedicled fillet flap and stump defect.

Figure 6. Operative method demonstrating fillet flap closure over stump defect.

Figure 6. Operative method demonstrating fillet flap closure over stump defect.

Figure 7. Follow up at post-op week 10 showing excellent wound healing and coverage of the stump defect, dorsoradial aspect.

Figure 7. Follow up at post-op week 10 showing excellent wound healing and coverage of the stump defect, dorsoradial aspect.

Figure 8. Follow up at post-op week 10 showing excellent wound healing and coverage of the stump defect, volar aspect.

Figure 8. Follow up at post-op week 10 showing excellent wound healing and coverage of the stump defect, volar aspect.