Wrist immobilisation of radial artery forearm flap (RAFF) donor site following split-thickness skin graft: A scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The radial artery forearm flap (RAFF) is a versatile free tissue transfer used for many clinical presentations. RAFF donor sites typically require a split-thickness skin graft (STSG) for closure. Whilst early rehabilitation of RAFF donor site(s) following STSG commonly involves wrist immobilisation, best practice for this immobilisation procedure remains unknown.

Purpose of the study

The purpose of this study was to systematically 'map' wrist immobilisation methods post-STSG of the RAFF wound and explore the impact of immobilisation methods on donor site morbidity.

Methods

A scoping review was completed. Literature searching was conducted from database inception to February 1, 2024 in PubMed, Medline, Cochrane, CINAHL, Embase, Web of Science. Title/abstra

SUBMITTER: Dave Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12592110 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature