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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Indian J Plast Surg 2019; 52(01): 125-133
DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1688536
Review Article
Association of Plastic Surgeons of India

Soft Tissue Coverage for Defects around the Knee Joint

Ravindra Bharathi R.
1   Department of Plastic Surgery, Ganga Hospital, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
,
Sanjai Ramkumar
1   Department of Plastic Surgery, Ganga Hospital, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
,
Hari Venkatramani
1   Department of Plastic Surgery, Ganga Hospital, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
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17 May 2019 (online)

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Abstract

Soft tissue injuries around the knee present a challenge for providing a cover when there is loss of tissue. Various flaps comprising of skin and muscles around the joint have been described. Understanding the anatomical basis and the design of these flaps can aid in choosing the right flap for a given situation. A prompt cover of the defects aids in quicker healing and quicker rehabilitation of the patient.

Keywords

soft tissue defect - Knee joint - flap cover
 

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