The quadriceps myocutaneous flap for operation on the distal femur

Authors
Kerry, RM Masri, BA Beauchamp, CP Duncan, CP
Citation
Rm. Kerry et al., The quadriceps myocutaneous flap for operation on the distal femur, J BONE-BR V, 81B(3), 1999, pp. 485-487
Citations number
11
Categorie Soggetti
Ortopedics, Rehabilitation & Sport Medicine","da verificare
Journal title
JOURNAL OF BONE AND JOINT SURGERY-BRITISH VOLUME
ISSN journal
0301620X → ACNP
Volume
81B
Issue
3
Year of publication
1999
Pages
485 - 487
Database
ISI
SICI code
0301-620X(199905)81B:3<485:TQMFFO>2.0.ZU;2-O
Abstract
We describe a U-shaped approach to the distal femur which, having divided t he extensor mechanism and elevated the entire quadriceps muscle, gives exce llent exposure and allows a number of reconstructive options. It was used i n 14 patients, 13 of whom were followed up for a mean of 3.5 years (1 to 11 ). There was no case of flap necrosis, and complications related to the rec onstruction were acceptable.