soft tissue reconstruction

Original Research

Utility of a Synthetic Hybrid-Scale Fiber Matrix in Surgical Soft Tissue Reconstruction

01/04/2024

This retrospective case series review assesses the use of a synthetic hybrid-scale fiber matrix for the treatment of large complex wounds in the plastic reconstructive setting.

This retrospective case series...

01/04/2024

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Case Report

Prophylactic Muscle Free Flap for Total Ankle Arthroplasty With Vascular Risk Factors

01/04/2024

Arman J. Fijany , MD;

Maxim Pekarev , MD;

Michael W. Downey , DPM, FACFAS;

Sofia E. Olsson , BS;

This case highlights the potential usage of prophylactic muscle free flaps to mitigate vascular risk factors in high-risk patients undergoing total ankle arthroplasty.

This case highlights the...

01/04/2024

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Case Report

Use of an Autologous Heterogenous Skin Construct in the Treatment of Intractable Late-Effect Radiation Wounds: Case Series

06/14/2023

Melodie Blakely , DPT, CWS, MS;

Walter A. Conlan III, MD, CWS, UHM, CWSP;

Diana Burgueno-Vega , MD;

Dilip Shahani , DMSc, PA-C;

This case series describes the use of an autologous heterogenous skin construct made from a small full-thickness sample of the patient’s healthy skin.

This case series describes the...

06/14/2023

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Original Research

Treatment of Stage 4 Pressure Injuries With Autologous Heterogenous Skin Construct: A Single-Center Retrospective Study

05/03/2023

Diana Burgueno-Vega , MD;

Dilip Shahani , DMSc, PA-C;

Ryan K. Mathis , MD;

Melodie Blakely , DPT, CWS, MS;

This single-center retrospective cohort study sought to determine the effectiveness of autologous heterogenous skin construct in the treatment of recalcitrant stage 4 pressure injuries.

This single-center...

05/03/2023

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Clinical Evaluation of an Extracellular Matrix Surgical Mesh Reconstructive Surgery over Exposed Bone or Tendon

Introduction: Full-thickness skin defects with exposed bone and tendon tissue usually require extensive soft tissue reconstruction to replace the damaged ECM, provide an adequate blood su...

Abigail E. Chaffin , MD, FACS, CWSP, MAPWCA;

11/04/2019