Revisiting the reconstructive ladder for soft tissue reconstruction in the lower extremity.

ABSTRACT: Soft tissue reconstruction of the lower limb has seen a paradigm shift over the past two decades. Typically, these defects arise from trauma, infection or tumor. It is no longer enough to simply achieve coverage. Factors like patient-reported outcomes and aesthetic considerations are essential in the decision-making process. This is especially in light of increasing technological advancement, availability of dermal substitutes, microsurgical expertise and development of the field of microsurgical reconstruction as a whole with more novel flaps and techniques. Advancements in reconstructive modalities have also been equally matched by better emergency medical mobilization, transportation and access, early initiation of subspecialty care, accessibility and types of imaging, as well as oncolo

SUBMITTER: Jeyaratnam S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10777235 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature