• Zhoushan Orthopedics and Traumatology Hospital of TCM. Zhoushan Zhejiang;;
  • P. R. China 316000;;
Soft tissue defect at fingertips; Cutaneous nerve anastomosis; Cross arm skin flaps
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OBJECTIVE: To summarize the application of cross-arm skin flaps with lateral antebranchial cutaneous nerve in repair of soft tissue defect. METHODS: From March 1996 to March 2001, 37 cases of soft tissue defect at fingertips were repaired by cross-arm skin flaps with lateral antebranchial cutaneous nerve, 1.5 cm x 1.5 cm to 3.5 cm x 4.0 cm in size. All of the cases were followed up for 3-48 months with routine evaluation of the wound and the function of hands. RESULTS: All of the flaps survived and the wound achieved primary healing. The sensation and shape of hands recovered well. CONCLUSION: It’s a good choice to repair soft tissue defect at fingertips by cross-arm skin flaps with lateral antebranchial cutaneous nerve.

Citation： JIANG Zhi wen,HE Ji ying,LI Zhan zheng,et al.. REPAIR OF SOFT TISSUE DEFECT AT FINGER-TIPS BY CROSS-ARM SKIN FLAP WITH LATERAL ANTEBRANCHIAL CUTANEOUS NERVE. Chinese Journal of Reparative and Reconstructive Surgery, 2002, 16(3): 179-180. doi: Copy