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Five musculocutaneous flaps based on the medial plantar neurovascular bundle were used for complete loss of skin and subcutaneous tissue of the heel and three fasciocutaneous flaps for its partial loss. All flaps survived completely. These flaps had good sensitivity and resisted weight-bearing conditions. The patients have been free from recurrent ulceration in the heel and have had no difficulties with walking.[/ab]
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Okada, T., Tsukada, S. Coverage of heel defects by musculocutaneous and fasciocutaneous flap based on medial plantar neurovascular bundle. Eur J Plast Surg 9, 117–121 (1986). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00298954
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