LOWER-LIMB SALVAGE - MICROVASCULAR RECONSTRUCTION OF POSTTRAUMATIC SOFT-TISSUE AND SKELETAL DEFECTS

This study reviews the principles of reconstructive microsurgery for l ower limb salvage after severe open tibial fractures. Initial decision -making principles are reviewed with reference to useful scoring syste ms directed at appropriate patient selection for limb salvage. Soft ti ssue reconstruction is discussed with emphasis on timing and selection . Skeletal reconstruction focuses on available options and indications .