Myelodysplasia Spine Grant D. Hogue Myelomeningocele Instrumentation and Fusion Techniques for Scoliosis and Kyphosis—General Principles Indications Scoliosis: Deformities of 50° or greater and functional deterioration, proven or predicted Kyphosis: Gibbus…
Surgical Decision-Making in Pediatric Spine Surgery John B. Emans Pediatric Spinal Deformity Is Different Abnormal curvature in the pediatric spine carries a unique set of challenges: multiple types of deformity,…
15 Basic Local Perforator Flaps of the Lower Extremity Geoffrey G. Hallock, Mouchammed Agko, Hung-Chi Chen, S. Raja Sabapathy, Hari Venkatramani, and Madhu Periasamy Fig. 15.1 The fundamental subtypes of…
16 Common Versatile Free Flaps for the Lower Extremity Geoffrey G. Hallock, Waleed Gibreel, Karim Bakri, and Samir Mardini Fig. 16.1 “Workhorse” lower extremity free flaps. Summary Few would argue…
14 The Basic Practical Lower Limb Muscle Local Flaps Geoffrey G. Hallock Fig. 14.1 The fundamental intrinsic lower limb muscles. Summary Outcome studies of functional lower limb salvage cite no…
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…
22 Procurement of Thin Flaps as Indicated in the Lower Extremity Joon Pio Hong Summary Elevation on the superficial fascia (super-thin) is a new approach for elevating flaps. It has…
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…
