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Heel reconstruction with an iliac osteocutaneous free flap in a child
Author(s) -
Shenaq Saleh M.,
Dinh Tue A.
Publication year - 1989
Publication title -
microsurgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.031
H-Index - 63
eISSN - 1098-2752
pISSN - 0738-1085
DOI - 10.1002/micr.1920100203
Subject(s) - medicine , iliac crest , heel , epiphysis , circumflex , surgery , iliac bone , free flap , anatomy , artery
We report a case of heel reconstruction in a 13‐month‐old child in one stage. An iliac crest osteomyocutaneous free flap based on the deep circumflex vessels was transferred using microsurgical techniques. The apophysis of the os calcis was replaced with a portion of the iliac epiphysis to allow normal growth of the heel. At age 2 years, the patient is walking normally and wearing regular shoes of equal size. Gait analysis reveals normal ambulation.