Novel technique for reconstruction of challenging defects around knee joint: distally based split vastus lateralis myocutaneous flap and review of literature

Distally based split vastus lateralis myocutaneous flap for reconstruction of post electrical injury defects around knee joint

“…2 Reverse ALT fasciocutaneous flap, though reliable option for large defects, at times is inadequate for exposed knee joints and large soft tissue deficits which need sufficient tissue volume to fill the defect. 3 Distally based vastus lateralis myocutaneous flap is easily accessible and provides adequate tissue for reconstruction of large defects around knee.…”