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A review and critical appraisal of central axis flaps in axillary and elbow contractures

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Title
A review and critical appraisal of central axis flaps in axillary and elbow contractures
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Burns & Trauma, May 2017
DOI 10.1186/s41038-017-0079-7
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Durga Karki, Rajeev B. Ahuja

Abstract

Contractures of the axilla and elbow can produce a significant impact on quality of life by reducing the ability to perform activities of daily living. Varieties of techniques are available for resurfacing defects following contracture release but graft or flap loss, donor-site morbidity, esthetics, and recurrences are still challenges for reconstructive surgeons. Central axis "propeller" flaps based on a random, subcutaneous pedicle were first described for axillary and elbow contractures to deploy the unburnt skin of axillary dome in type I and II contractures (Kurtzman and Stern) by moving them 90° to straddle the contracting bands. This strategy provided better esthetics and avoided prolonged splinting. Over more than two decades, there have been several design modifications of these flaps with extended applications to cubital fossa. A comprehensive review of published literature on the topic is presented to discuss classifications, design modifications, and applications of such flaps in managing axillary and elbow contractures.

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Unknown 11 100%

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Readers by professional status Count As %
Researcher 2 18%
Student > Master 2 18%
Student > Bachelor 1 9%
Student > Doctoral Student 1 9%
Professor 1 9%
Other 0 0%
Unknown 4 36%
Readers by discipline Count As %
Medicine and Dentistry 5 45%
Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology 2 18%
Computer Science 1 9%
Nursing and Health Professions 1 9%
Unknown 2 18%
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