Long-term clinical and patient-reported outcomes in free flap reconstruction of the weight-bearing heel pad and non-weight-bearing Achilles tendon regions.

Jennifer N GraubergerWaleed O GibreelSteven L MoranBrian T CarlsenKarim Bakri

Published in: Microsurgery (2020)

Free flap reconstruction in both the NWB Achilles tendon and WB heel pad has excellent limb salvage and flap survival rates. Patients were satisfied with heel/ankle function, but additional counseling is recommended for variance in appearance and higher ulceration rates in WB defects.

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