Perforator-Plus Flaps in Lower Extremity Reconstruction
The perforator-plus flap is a new concept for lower extremity reconstruction. It combines a perforator flap with a traditional skin rotation flap. It can be another option for lower extremity…
Locoregional Flaps in Lower Extremity Reconstruction
Locoregional flaps play an important role in soft tissue reconstruction of the lower extremity and should be considered an effective option in soft tissue reconstruction. The medial hemisoleus muscle flap…
Freestyle Local Island Pedicle Flap in Lower Leg Reconstruction
The freestyle local perforator flap is an advanced version of the conventional island pedicle flap. Intramuscular dissection can provide a longer pedicle, which allows restoration of defects that are future…
Propeller Flaps in Lower Extremity Reconstruction
Propeller flaps represent an outstanding alternative to conventional pedicled and free flap options in lower extremity reconstruction, offering significant advantages over the latter. An understanding of the perforasome concept, hot…
Craniofacial Distraction
A combined surgical and orthodontic approach to midface and mandibular distraction optimizes stability and outcomes. Orthodontic considerations include proper planning of the distraction vector, appropriate device use, and thorough follow-up…
Monobloc Distraction and Facial Bipartition Distraction with External Devices
Monobloc and bipartition advancement by external distraction plays a major role in the treatment of syndromic craniosynostosis. They can reverse the associated facial deformity and play a role in the…
Craniosynostosis
The introduction of distraction osteogenesis to frontofacial monobloc advancement has increased the safety of the procedure. One hundred forty-seven patients with syndromic craniosynostosis underwent frontofacial monobloc advancement using 4 internal…
Treating Syndromic Craniosynostosis with Monobloc Facial Bipartition and Internal Distractor Devices
Monobloc and facial bipartition combined with distraction osteogenesis (MFBDO) has gained popularity over the past several years as a treatment of syndromic craniosynostosis, in part because this surgical technique effectively…
Cleft Lip and Palate
Distraction osteogenesis is a viable treatment option for patients with a cleft associated with severe maxillary retrusion. A rigid external distraction device and a hybrid internal maxillary distractor have been…
Treacher Collins Mandibular Distraction
Treacher Collins syndrome (TCS) is a genetic disorder that presents with a variety of craniofacial deformities. One classic feature of TCS is a steep, counterclockwise rotation of the occlusal plane,…
