Restoration of Quadriceps Femoris Function with a Dynamic Microsurgical Free Latissimus Dorsi Muscle Transfer.
Publication/Presentation Date
1-1-2004
Abstract
Loss of knee extension caused by quadriceps femoris muscle disruption can be a disabling injury. Attempts at reconstructing the large muscle deficit after oncological resections of the quadriceps have previously had some success using a dynamic free latissimus dorsi muscle transfer. This concept proved to be similarly valuable after a gunshot wound to the thigh resulted in an isolated loss of the quadriceps mechanism. A reinnervated latissimus dorsi muscle bridging the quadriceps muscle gap proved to have active contraction and permitted full active knee extension, demonstrating the value of this muscle also for restoration of function after traumatic injuries.
Volume
52
Issue
1
First Page
89
Last Page
92
ISSN
0148-7043
Published In/Presented At
Hallock, G. G. (2004). Restoration of quadriceps femoris function with a dynamic microsurgical free latissimus dorsi muscle transfer. Annals Of Plastic Surgery, 52(1), 89-92.
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences | Other Medical Specialties | Plastic Surgery | Surgery
PubMedID
14676706
Department(s)
Department of Surgery, Department of Surgery Faculty
Document Type
Article