The instep island flap to resurface plantar defects

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Abstract

An instep island neurovascular flap is described based on the medial plantar artery of the foot. It is simple to elevate, transposes easily into calcaneal defects and provides a new nerve supply. The donor site may be skin grafted and since it does not lie on the weightbearing surface of the foot, there have been no difficulties with walking.

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