The use of the brachioradialis muscle flap for the coverage of burns of the acute elbow joint

Authors
Balakrishnan, C Mendoza, RJ Nyitray, J
Citation
C. Balakrishnan et al., The use of the brachioradialis muscle flap for the coverage of burns of the acute elbow joint, J BURN CARE, 20(3), 1999, pp. 265-266
Citations number
8
Categorie Soggetti
Surgery
Journal title
JOURNAL OF BURN CARE & REHABILITATION
ISSN journal
02738481 → ACNP
Volume
20
Issue
3
Year of publication
1999
Pages
265 - 266
Database
ISI
SICI code
0273-8481(199905/06)20:3<265:TUOTBM>2.0.ZU;2-6
Abstract
Early coverage of deep burns of the elbow is vital to preserving the range of motion. Although various methods are used for coverage of this site, the brachioradialis muscle flap provides good coverage after debridement, with minimal donor site morbidity.