Novel method for the treatment of congenital pseudarthrosis of the tibia using the gastrocnemius flap: A preliminary study.

Wenquan CaiYuxi SuGuoxin Nan

Published in: Journal of children's orthopaedics (2022)

This preliminary study proved that using the gastrocnemius muscle flap to cover the pseudarthrosis site was an effective method to promote the tibial union and treat congenital pseudarthrosis of the tibia.

Keyphrases

breast reconstruction
total knee arthroplasty
skeletal muscle
soft tissue
combination therapy