Moran SL

[PURPOSE] Kienböck disease is characterized by lunate osteonecrosis with progressive carpal collapse. The relative benefit of revascularization compared to other surgical options remains uncertain. The purpose of this investigation was to c…

[BACKGROUND] Soft tissue reconstruction of the thigh defects can usually be achieved with local options. Free tissue transfer may be indicated in very large defects with exposed vital structures and/or a history of radiation therapy where t…

[INTRODUCTION] Our objective was to measure the impact of a basic microsurgery training course on trainees' confidence and workload in performing microsurgery. [METHODS] A prospective study of participants in an accredited 5-day microsurge…

[BACKGROUND] Collagen vascular disorders (CVD) are inflammatory diseases that can affect the blood vessels and soft tissues. Patients with CVD are often immunosuppressed, prone to hyper-coagulation, and represent a challenging patient cohor…

[BACKGROUND] Small recalcitrant defects of the mandible and maxilla may be secondary to tumor, trauma, infection, and congenital origin. Vascularized bone grafting has been shown to effectively manage these defects; however, donor sites are…

[BACKGROUND] Free flap coverage in the setting of a total knee arthroplasty is rare. The purpose of the current study was to evaluate the outcome of patients who underwent a free flap to assist with soft-tissue coverage following a complex …

[BACKGROUND] Foot and ankle soft tissue sarcomas (STS) are challenging for reconstruction due to limited surrounding soft tissue and weight-bearing requirements. Currently, there is a paucity of data examining the outcome of flap reconstruc…

[BACKGROUND] Coverage of posterior trunk defects after tumor resection can be challenging due to the intricate anatomy. The keystone perforator island flap (KPIF) provides coverage of the defect without the need for distant flap coverage or…

[BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES] The purpose of this study is to present our experience using free fillet flaps to reconstruct massive oncologic defects of the upper and lower extremity. [METHODS] A retrospective chart review was performed to i…

As microsurgical expertise has improved, allowing for the safe transfer of smaller and more refined flaps, free tissue transfer has continued to gain popularity for the management of pediatric soft tissue and bony defects. For the past 2 de…

[BACKGROUND] The non-weight-bearing (NWB) Achilles tendon and weight-bearing (WB) heel pad regions are technically challenging to reconstruct with distinct functional and aesthetic considerations that have not been previously considered in …

[BACKGROUND] There is little written about the scope of rural plastic surgery within the United States. Approximately 25 million people do not have immediate access to a plastic surgeon. Most areas are designated as rural, and this lack of …

The soft tissue of dorsum of the foot consists of a thin pliable surface that allows for significant excursion and tendon gliding. Reconstructive options must preserve these important functions and allow for reasonable contour so the patien…