J Reconstr Microsurg 2000; 16(6): 423-426
DOI: 10.1055/s-2006-947148
Copyright © 2000 by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc., 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.

Reconstruction of the Achilles Tendon and Overlying Skin Defect with a Medial Plantar Flap and Tensor Fasciae Latae Graft

Yasunori Taniguchi1 , Tetsuya Tamaki1
  • 1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Wakayama Medical College, Japan
Further Information

Publication History

Accepted: January 27, 2000

Publication Date:
08 June 2006 (online)

ABSTRACT

The authors report a case of Achilles tendon and skin defect treated with an island medial plantar flap and fascia lata graft with very satisfactory results.

 Dr.
Taniguchi

Dept. of Orthopaedic Surgery, Wakayama Medical College

1-811, Kimiidera, Wakayama City, Wakayama 640-8156, Japan