A simple method for pedicle protection in flap surgery for posterior heel defects

A simple method is being described to avoid pressure over the pedicle of the flaps that are being used to cover the posterior aspect of the heel, using two 5/8 Ilizarov rings. This adjuvant procedure in the difficult area of reconstructive surgery ensures safer early postoperative care and better pa...

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Main Author: Kamath J
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Thieme Medical and Scientific Publishers Pvt. Ltd. 2003-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery
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Online Access:http://www.ijps.org/article.asp?issn=0970-0358;year=2003;volume=36;issue=2;spage=104;epage=105;aulast=Kamath
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spelling doaj-art-d1fb820078a54d3ab5f9cfa3d0af8ace2025-08-20T03:24:02ZengThieme Medical and Scientific Publishers Pvt. Ltd.Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery0970-03582003-01-01362104105A simple method for pedicle protection in flap surgery for posterior heel defectsKamath JA simple method is being described to avoid pressure over the pedicle of the flaps that are being used to cover the posterior aspect of the heel, using two 5/8 Ilizarov rings. This adjuvant procedure in the difficult area of reconstructive surgery ensures safer early postoperative care and better patient comfort.www.ijps.org/article.asp?issn=0970-0358;year=2003;volume=36;issue=2;spage=104;epage=105;aulast=KamathPedicle protectionIlizarov rings
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A simple method for pedicle protection in flap surgery for posterior heel defects
Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery
Pedicle protection
Ilizarov rings
title A simple method for pedicle protection in flap surgery for posterior heel defects
title_full A simple method for pedicle protection in flap surgery for posterior heel defects
title_fullStr A simple method for pedicle protection in flap surgery for posterior heel defects
title_full_unstemmed A simple method for pedicle protection in flap surgery for posterior heel defects
title_short A simple method for pedicle protection in flap surgery for posterior heel defects
title_sort simple method for pedicle protection in flap surgery for posterior heel defects
topic Pedicle protection
Ilizarov rings
url http://www.ijps.org/article.asp?issn=0970-0358;year=2003;volume=36;issue=2;spage=104;epage=105;aulast=Kamath
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