[Clinical application of reverse island flap based on tibial planter digital artery].

OBJECTIVE: To study the therapeutic effect of reverse island flap based on tibial plantar digital artery for soft tissue defect at the distal end of first toe. METHODS: 18 cases with soft tissue defect at the distal end of first toe were treated with reverse island flap based on tibial plantar digital artery. RESULTS: The patients were followed up for 6 to approximately 12 months (mean 9.5 months). All the flaps survived completely with good functional and cosmetic results. CONCLUSIONS: The reversed island flap based on tibial plantar digital artery has a reliable blood supply and is adjacent to the recipient area. It is practical and suitable for soft tissue defect at the distal end of first toe.