Upper Limb Salvage Using a Free Radial Forearm Flap

Resurfacing of Amputation Stumps using free Tissue Transfer

“…With the advent of modern total contact sockets and sophisticated prosthetic fitting techniques, the level of amputation is less important. However, the cardinal rule is to preserve all possible length [2]. Preservation of the knee or elbow joint is of paramount importance for an optimal use of the prosthesis [3].…”

A salvage composite free flap for improved prosthetics

“…These have been described in both the upper limb [4,9,14] and the lower limb [2,7,10,15]. Waterhouse et al [16] in 1984 reported the use of an extended free radial forearm flap to cover a denuded segment of tibia after traumatic amputation of an upper and lower limb.…”