Skin expansion as preparation for an opening wedge osteotomy of the mid-foot in arthrogryposis.

Abstract

A case report is presented in which tissue expansion is used to provide the additional skin needed during an opening wedge mid-foot osteotomy to correct a varus foot deformity in a patient with arthrogryposis multiplex congenita. Tissue expansion is a relatively new method of acquiring coverage for wounds which may have advantages over previous techniques. The risks and drawbacks of this technique will be described in detail.

• Authors: N D Buebendorf, M J Concannon, R W Gaines, C L Puckett
• Journal: Missouri medicine (Mo Med) Vol. 89 Issue 9 Pg. 671-4 (Sep 1992) ISSN: 0026-6620 [Print] United States
• PMID: 1406562 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Arthrogryposis (surgery)
• Bone Transplantation
• Child
• Female
• Foot Deformities, Congenital (surgery)
• Humans
• Osteotomy (methods)
• Tissue Expansion
• Tissue Expansion Devices