7 Using the Flap and Angiosome Concepts to Optimize Functional Lower Leg and Foot Amputations Christopher Attinger Summary The key factor when considering salvage or amputation of the lower leg…
8 Vascular Anatomy of the Lower Extremity: A Practical Guide to Vascular Territories, Perforators, and Selection of Recipient Vessels Alison Wong and Steven F. Morris Summary In order to choose…
23 Bone Flaps and Bone Transport for Lower Limb Reconstruction Matthew Iorio, Stephen Andrew Sems, and Steven L. Moran Summary Bone defects of greater than 5 cm are best managed…
13 The Process for Flap Selection by Region of the Lower Extremity Geoffrey G. Hallock Fig. 13.1 Tagliocozzi: a pioneer in Reconstructive Surgery. We restore, rebuild, and make whole those…
1 Our Introduction to Lower Extremity Reconstruction Joon Pio Hong and Geoffrey G. Hallock Summary For a myriad of reasons, the lower extremity may be considered the most challenging of…
20 A New Concept in Drop Foot Treatment: Ninković’s Technique—the Neuromusculotendinous Gastrocnemius Transfer Milomir Ninković, Marina Ninković, and Alexander de Heinrich Summary A “drop foot” deformity may be due to…
25 Lower Limb Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation Pedro C. Cavadas Summary Lower limb vascularized composite allotransplantation (VCA) is not immunologically different from solid organ transplantation; so any recipients will require lifelong…
12 Nonflap Wound Closure Alternatives: Skin Graft, Skin Substitute, Skin Stretch, and Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy Hyunsuk Peter Suh Summary The evolution of wound closure techniques has introduced different alternative methods…
18 Diabetic Foot Reconstruction Joon Pio Hong Summary The treatment of diabetic foot ulceration is complex with multiple considerations and unfortunately often leads to amputation. A multidisciplinary approach along with…
2 Assessment of the Normal and Impaired Lower Extremity Rachel M. Clancy and Ronald M. Zuker Summary Before embarking on any lower extremity treatment intervention, not only must an accurate…
