Soft tissue cover for the exposed knee prosthesis

Authors
Fayomi, O Patel, JV Percival, N
Citation
O. Fayomi et al., Soft tissue cover for the exposed knee prosthesis, INT ORTHOP, 23(1), 1999, pp. 51-52
Citations number
8
Categorie Soggetti
Ortopedics, Rehabilitation & Sport Medicine
Journal title
INTERNATIONAL ORTHOPAEDICS
ISSN journal
03412695 → ACNP
Volume
23
Issue
1
Year of publication
1999
Pages
51 - 52
Database
ISI
SICI code
0341-2695(199903)23:1<51:STCFTE>2.0.ZU;2-C
Abstract
This study assess the use of muscle flaps to cover exposed knee prostheses and emphasises the need for early plastic surgery consultation. in five of the six patients studied the wound was successfully covered and the knee pr osthesis salvaged with a reasonable functional outcome.