ArticleCureus2023
The Role of Medial Plantar Artery Flap in Heel Pad Reconstruction: A Report of Two Cases.
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- Subunit Reconstruction of Massive Heel Wounds Using Medial Plantar Artery and Chimeric Thoracodorsal Artery Perforator Flaps.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2025Article
- Dufourmentel Rhomboid Flap for Plantar Charcot Midfoot Ulcer: A Novel Reconstructive Approach.Cureus · 2025Article
- Microsurgical reconstruction of the heel: evaluation and decision-making recommendations based on a case series.Case reports in plastic surgery & hand surgery · 2025Article
- Assessing Donor Site Morbidity and Impact on Quality of Life in Free Flap Microsurgery: An Overview.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Review
- Thermography Research in Diabetic Foot: Insights From a Scopus-Based Bibliometric Study.Cureus · 2024Review
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Abstract
The heel and sole possess unique anatomical characteristics that serve a weight-bearing and shock-absorbing function. The heel is particularly vital, as any defects in this area can lead to gait instability. Reconstructing a heel defect presents challenges, as the donor flap must be durable enough to withstand high force loads while also providing protective sensation. Recently, the medial plantar artery flap has been successfully employed for the reconstruction of defective heel pads. This flap offers glabrous skin capable of weight transmission and intact protective sensation. In this report, we present two cases of heel pad loss secondary to chronic diabetic complications and trauma, respectively, which were treated with medial plantar artery flap reconstruction. Both cases were successfully treated, and they showed a good functional outcome.
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