Coverage of Exposed Bone of the Lateral Malleolus With a Proximally Based Lateral Malleolar Perforator Flap

Caroline W. van der Zee, Esther Moerman, Robert Haverlag, Tim Schepers

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Abstract

The treatment of soft tissue defects of the ankle, combined with an implant-related infection, remains a challenge. The present case report illustrates the use of a pedicled perforator flap for soft tissue reconstruction to cover a postoperative defect at the lateral malleolus after an ankle fracture
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)730-733
JournalJournal of foot and ankle surgery
Volume54
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2015

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