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Flexor Carpi Ulnaris (Humeral Head) Muscle Flap for Reconstruction of Distal Forelimb Injuries in Two Dogs
Author(s) -
CHAMBERS JONATHAN N.,
PURINTON P. THOMAS,
ALLEN SHEILA W.,
SCHNEIDER TIMOTHY A.,
SMITH JULIE D.
Publication year - 1998
Publication title -
veterinary surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.652
H-Index - 79
eISSN - 1532-950X
pISSN - 0161-3499
DOI - 10.1111/j.1532-950x.1998.tb00137.x
Subject(s) - flexor carpi ulnaris , medicine , forelimb , extensor carpi ulnaris , avulsion , anatomy , wrist , soft tissue , surgery , elbow , ulnar nerve
Objective —To describe the use of the humeral head of the flexor carpi ulnaris muscle as a rotational flap for reconstruction of distal antebrachial, carpal, and metacarpal injuries in two dogs. Study Design —Description of clinical cases. Results —Local rotation of the humeral head of the flexor carpi ulnaris muscle provided coverage of the carpal and carpometacarpal bones and joint structures exposed by soft tissue avulsion. Conclusions —The distal portion of the humeral head of the flexor carpi ulnaris muscle can be used as a local muscle flap. Clinical Relevance —Early soft tissue coverage of large wounds to the carpal and metacarpal regions can be accomplished without resorting to a more technically difficult procedure, such as a free vascularized flap transfer.