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ArticleFrontiers in surgery2025

Therapeutic efficacy of superficial vein-anastomosed spiral propeller flap in elderly patients with foot and ankle soft tissue defects.

Guangmou Chen, Zhidong Liao, Guoqiang Ruan, Huirun Chen, Guihe Lv, Jiashang Cai, Jin Chen, Bo Liang

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Guangmou ChenDepartment of Orthopaedics, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, China.
Zhidong LiaoDepartment of Orthopaedics, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, China.
Guoqiang RuanDepartment of Orthopaedics, Zhanjiang Central Hospital, Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, China.
Huirun ChenDepartment of Orthopaedics, Zhanjiang Central Hospital, Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, China.
Guihe LvDepartment of Orthopaedics, Zhanjiang Central Hospital, Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, China.
Jiashang CaiDepartment of Orthopaedics, Zhanjiang Central Hospital, Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, China.
Jin ChenDepartment of Orthopaedics, Zhanjiang Central Hospital, Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, China.
Bo LiangDepartment of Orthopaedics, Zhanjiang Central Hospital, Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, China.

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Abstract

Background: This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of superficial vein anastomoses spiral propeller flaps in improving venous return and reducing postoperative complications for elderly patients with foot and ankle soft tissue defects. Methods: A prospective study involving 15 elderly patients (65-90 years) underwent spiral propeller flap repair between 2020 and 2021. Flap perfusion, swelling, venous patency (Doppler ultrasound), and ankle function (AOFAS score) were assessed. Results: All flaps survived, with 2 cases of distal superficial necrosis healing after dressing. Postoperative swelling improved from Grade II ( Conclusion: Venous anastomosis in spiral propeller flaps significantly enhances flap survival and functional recovery in elderly patients with comorbidities.

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elderlyfoot and anklesoft tissue defectsspiral propeller flapsuperficial vein anastomoses

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PMCPMC12313628

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