Extended posterior flap for transtibial amputation |
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Authors: | Assal Mathieu Blanck Ryan Smith Douglas G |
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Affiliation: | Department of Orthopedics, Harborview Medical Center, Seattle, WA, USA. |
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Abstract: | This article presents a modified posterior flap technique for transtibial amputation, which includes a thick posterior fascio-myocutaneous flap at least 5 cm longer than the traditional flap, two separate layers of fascial closure, and proximal translation of the suture line. |
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