Reconstruction of multiple metatarsus and soft tissue defects with fibular flap and fibular artery chimeric: A case report / 中华显微外科杂志

ABSTRACT

In May 2019, a patient who suffered with multiple foot metatarsus injury with soft tissues defect was treated in the Hand and Foot Microsurgery of Xi'an Fengcheng Hospital, by using chimeric peroneal artery for phase-1 reconstruction of metatarsus with folded fibular flap, foot cross arch and soft tissue defects. After 2 years, the arch of foot as intact without collapse. There was no arthritic lesions. The height, arc and width of metatarsus were very close to the healthy side. The flap and plantar were smooth without abrasion and ulceration. The patient could walk, run and stand with single-foot stand, and able to carry out heavy physical work continuously.