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Radial Forearm Flap
ShahriarRajZaman, QadirKhan, JeremyM.Rawlins,
AllanPonniah, andDariushNikkhah
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28.1 Introduction
The radial forearm free ap (RFFF) was rst described in
1978in China at the Shenyang Military Hospital and then subsequently in a 1981 case series of 60 patients for resurfacing
predominantly the neck for burn contractures [1, 2]. It has been
described as a Mathes and Nahai type B fasciocutaneous ap
[3]. Traditionally it has been utilized as a fasciocutaneous ap
that includes volar forearm skin, fascia and the radial artery;
however the ap may also include bone, cutaneous nerves,
exor tendons and even the brachioradialis muscle. As such, it
has become known for its versatility, reliability and its ease of
harvest. The ap can also be pedicled to cover elbow defects or
applied as a reverse radial forearm ap for hand/thumb defects
[3]. Perforator-based and adipofascial aps have also been
described for dorsal hand injuries [4]. For a period of time following its development, it became the workhorse fasciocutaneous ap for those defects requiring soft, thin and pliable
reconstructions with long pedicles. Its use now is predominantly, but not limited to, in head and neck cancer reconstruction for intra-oral lining and glossectomy defects [5]. The less
than optimal aesthetic donor site morbidity has led to other
fasciocutaneous aps such as the anterolateral thigh (ALT) or
the medial sural artery perforator (MSAP) ap being utilized
now more frequently [6]. Nevertheless, the RFFF represents a
reliable choice in situations where others are not feasible.
S. R. Zaman · J. M. Rawlins
Royal Perth Hospital, Perth, WA, Australia
Q. Khan
Fiona Stanley Hospital, Murdoch, WA, Australia
A. Ponniah · D. Nikkhah (*)
Royal Free Hospital, London, UK
e-mail: allan.ponniah@nhs.net; d.nikkhah@nhs.net
28.2 Anatomy
The RFFF can be designed off the whole volar forearm, but
traditionally the distal radial forearm is harvested due to its
slender composition at this level. The arterial supply is based
on the septocutaneous branches of the radial artery, which
traverses proximally in the septum between the brachioradialis (BR) and pronator teres (PT) and distally between the BR
and exor carpi radialis (FCR). In the proximal third, there is
a constellation of perforators (4, range 0–10) that are large
and well-spaced, whereas in the distal third, they are more
numerous and smaller in size (9, range 4–14) [1]. The radial
artery is accompanied by venae comitantes throughout its
course in a ladder-like conguration whereby the valves can
be bypassed by the frequent interconnections and thus permitting retrograde drainage [1, 3]. Supercial venous drainage is traditionally provided by the nearby large cephalic
vein which ascends on the radial volar forearm and can be
dissected as far proximally as the deltopectoral groove. A
sensate ap can be raised based on the lateral cutaneous
nerve of the forearm which supplies the radial volar forearm,
and if ulnar enough, the medial cutaneous nerve of the forearm could also be harvested. For an osteocutaneous ap, a
segment of radius up to 10–12cm in length and 40% in cross
section is able to be harvested through periosteal branches
that lter down from deep fascia in the intermuscular septum
[1, 3]. The concept of subfascial and suprafascial aps has
also been explored and will be discussed further below.
With regard to anatomical variations, McCormack found
both the radial and ulnar arteries to be present 100% of the
time in their 750 dissections [7]. Subsequent work by
Coleman and Anson found an absence of branches from the
supercial palmar arch to the thumb and index nger in over
10% of dissections [8]. In 50% of dissections, the deep arch
from the radial artery did not communicate with the ulnar
artery [8]. In such a combination, the thumb would completely be dependent on the radial artery, and so a RFFF
would necessitate a vein graft to ensure thumb vascularity.
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28.3 Preoperative Investigation
Preoperatively, an Allen’s test must be performed to ensure
adequate vascularity to the hand if the radial artery were to
be ligated. In the Allen’s test, both the radial and ulnar arteries are occluded through nger pressure at the wrist whilst
asking the patient to make a st a few times to allow venous
exsanguination of the hand. The patient then opens their
hand, and pressure off the ulnar artery is released whilst
maintaining occlusion of the radial artery. A hand colour that
returns to pink within several seconds is one where the RFFF
will be safe to use. A thorough surgical history is paramount
to ascertain any previous injuries including fractures (especially if an osteocutaneous ap is planned) or vascular injuries. If harvesting an osteocutaneous ap, an x-ray aids in
planning and assessing for previous fractures. Caution also
must be taken particularly in the elderly or vasculopaths
whereby unknown atheroma may increase the risk of failure
or complications. In such cases, a CT angiogram would be
recommended. Once a side is chosen for harvest, the radial
artery can be palpated at the level of the volar wrist and
traced proximally with a handheld Doppler up to the level of
cubital fossa depending on the length of pedicle needed.
28.5 Flap Raise/Elevation: AStep-by-Step
Guide
Step 1 Position and Incision
With the patient supine, the arm is on an arm table extended
to 90 degrees. The arm is elevated for exsanguination, tourniquet applied and the forearm supinated. Make an incision
on the ulnar border of the ap down through subcutaneous
tissue until forearm fascia is reached. The fascia is incised
proximally over the muscle and down to the paratenon of the
exor carpi ulnaris (FCU) tendon distally.
Step 2 Ulnar to Radial Subfascial Raise: Standard
Method
Elevation at this subfascial level proceeds ulnar to radially
supercial to the underlying muscles/tendons with haemostasis along the way. It’s important to preserve the paratenon
of all the tendons. As the dissection is subfascial, the volar
forearm veins and the lateral and medial cutaneous nerves
(depending on how ulnar the ap is) will be already within
the ap (Fig.28.2). The nerves and veins will be encountered
at the proximal edge of the ap, and so prepare whatever is
necessary for the reconstruction. Proceed radially till edge of
previously marked FCR.
28.4 Flap Design andMarkings
Begin by marking the course of the radial artery and cephalic
vein from the wrist to the cubital fossa. Coarsely this is represented by a line 1cm inferior to the centre of the antecubital fossa to the scaphoid tubercle but can be more accurately
traced with a handheld Doppler. Mark the BR and FCR tendons by palpating them distally on the wrist. The axis of the
ap will be slightly ulnar to this line in order to avoid the
hairier dorsal wrist. The dimensions of the ap for marking
are determined by the defect for reconstruction and generally
are made over the distal third of the forearm (Fig.28.1).
Fig. 28.1 Flap design and markings
Step 3 Pedicle Dissection Proximally
Whilst waiting for recipient site preparation, dissection of
the radial artery and its venae proximally can be performed
(Fig.28.3). This can be aided with a self-retainer retractor in
the septum between FCR and BR to expose the vascular pedicle (Fig.28.4). Take care to apply micro-haemostatic clips
to the small muscle branches off the radial artery. Free the
pedicle circumferentially proximally to the skin paddle
(Fig.28.5). If the cephalic vein is also going to be included
in the ap, then its dissection can also be performed at this
point.
Step 4 Radial Incision
The radial border of the ap is then incised 1cm radial to the
artery. Care must be taken to identify and protect the supercial radial nerve and its branches (Fig.28.6). Clip and divide
the cephalic vein at the distal edge of the ap if it is to be
included. The free border of BR muscle and its tendon is
seen and retracted radially. The radial artery and its venae
will be seen along the ulnar side of the BR tendon and the
radial border of FCR tendon. Dissect along BR muscle edge,
ensuring the intermuscular fascia is not breached as the vascular pedicle is within.

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Fig. 28.2 Subfascial ulnar to radial raise with the distal radial neurovascular bundle ligaclipped
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Manipulate the flap
with its pedicle for
exposure but be
mindful to not apply
over traction
Side branches should
be secure with ligaclips
Prevent desiccation of
the donor site by
keeping it moist with
damp gauze.
Fig. 28.5 Meticulous ligaclipping of the side branches with gentle
traction
Fig. 28.3 Distal to proximal raise of the RFFF
Fig. 28.4 Careful dissection of the pedicle between BR and FCR
Step 5 Divide Radial Artery and Venae Distally
At the distal edge of the ap, isolate and divide the radial
artery and its venae. At this point the vascular pedicle of
the ap should be the only attachment remaining to the
Fig. 28.6 Care must be taken around the radial border of the ap to
avoid injury to the supercial branch of the radial nerve
underlying tissues as the rest of the ap has been raised
already. Proceed then to create a plane under the pedicle
from distal to proximal along its length ensuring haemostasis of any small branches. Once free of all its attachments, release the tourniquet and assess circulation of the
ap.
Step 6 Division of Pedicle for Transfer
Once the recipient site is ready for transfer, the pedicle is
prepared for division (Fig. 28.7). At the proximal pedicle
end, carefully separate the venae from the radial artery to
allow adequate length for anastomoses. Beginning with the
venae, double clip the side that will remain and divide distal
to this. Do the same for the artery. This will now render the
ap ischaemic.
Step 7 Donor Site Closure
For a sizeable RFFF that isn’t amenable for a hatchet ap, a
skin graft is used. The FCR and BR muscle bellies are
approximated with absorbable sutures, ensuring the
paratenon isn’t injured. Apply a skin graft, a bulky dressing
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Fig. 28.7 Flap islanded and pedicle dissected out as far proximally as
required
28.6 Core Surgical Techniques inFlap
Dissection
S. R. Zaman et al.
thus its use is rare. Available bone is from distal to pronator teres insertion to the distal styloid which gives approximately 10–12cm length of boat-shaped bone segment in
an adult [1]. The wrist and forearm is then placed into a
plaster of Paris for 3–4weeks to prevent a radius fracture;
some surgeons plate the donor site for further rigid stability [1, 3].
28.6.4 Flap Dissection andInstrumentation
Dissection with a blade is generally the standard but can
also be done with ne bipolar cautery at low settings especially near the pedicle. DeBakey forceps are used when
handling vessels, and micro-ligaclips for clipping off the
numerous side branches of the radial artery are
recommended.
28.6.1 Skin Paddle Design
The cutaneous design is open to great variation depending on
what is required. The standard RFFF is designed over the distal volar third of the forearm. The design for the reverse RFF
is with the skin paddle in the proximal forearm, and the pivot
point is the palpable radial pulse at the level of the wrist. The
skin island is designed centrally along the radial artery axis
(illustrated in case scenario B). The ap can also be split into
several skin islands based on the septocutaneous perforators.
28.6.2 Ulnar toRadial Approach
The subfascial ap elevation technique is the
standard method; however a suprafascial ap harvest can
also be performed. It was hypothesized that the subfascial
ap improved ap vascularity by way of preserving the
subfascial vascular plexus. The suprafascial ap on the
other hand was thought to leave a more suitable donor site
for graft take and tendon excursion which was subsequently conrmed by Chang etal. [9]. A decade later, a
denitive anatomical study found that the deep fascia did
not contribute to the perfusion of the RFFF as was initially
thought [10].
28.6.3 Osteocutaneous Flap
RFFF as an osteocutaneous ap has fallen out of favour
due to better donor sites such as the free bula ap and
28.6.5 Tendon Inclusion
Depending on what the requirements of the reconstruction
are, vascularized tendon can be transferred with the ap. The
palmaris longus can be used if a fascial sling is required in
cases of angle of mouth or lower lip reconstruction [1]. The
BR tendon can also be utilized in pedicled reverse RFF for
extensor defects.
28.6.6 Vein Harvest
For the free ap, harvesting a supercial vein (usually
cephalic vein) is always worthwhile, even though the ap
will generally be ne with venous drainage via the deep
venae system. This applies also for the reverse pedicled ap
for the hand defects [11].
28.6.7 Donor Site
The donor site morbidity represents the most unappealing
feature of this ap, particularly if grafting is required. Fullthickness grafts from lateral groin (hairless) are preferred to
split-thickness grafts for cosmesis, and suprafascial aps
have been found to improve graft take [9]. The ulnar transposition ap (“hatchet ap”) was popularized by the
Canniesburn group in the late 1980s and is applicable for the
small donor site defects [12]. Acellular dermal matrices such
as Integra or Matriderm have also shown promising results
as staged constructions of the donor site.

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28.7 Clinical Scenario
28.7.1 Clinical Scenario A: Surgeons Jeremy
Rawlins and Qadir Khan
A 58-year-old female patient with a left nasal alar invasive
BCC (Fig. 28.8). Staged excision and reconstruction was
planned due to the extent and inconspicuous clinical borders
of the tumour. Anatomical subunits were marked using the
contralateral side as the template. A subfascial RFFF from
the non-dominant forearm was raised (Figs.28.9 and 28.10).
The RFFF was folded for nasal lining and along with a cheek
advancement ap for the medial cheek defect (Fig.28.11).
The fascial side of the ap was temporarily split skin grafted
whilst awaiting the next stage (Figs.28.12 and 28.13). The
donor was closed with a full-thickness skin graft.
Fig. 28.8 Left alar/nasal and medial cheek defect with the anatomical subunits marked out
Fig. 28.9 Subfascial radial forearm ap raise. The cephalic vein was
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Fig. 28.10 The ap divided and placed in the plastic sleeve, ready for
tunnelling to the neck vessels for microanastomoses
S. R. Zaman et al.
28.7.2 Clinical Scenario B: Surgeons Dariush
Nikkhah and Norbert Kang
A 60-year-old manual worker crushed his hand under heavy
machinery. He had an exposed third metacarpal with a unicortical fracture, with tendon and periosteum stripped off the
metacarpal (Fig.28.14). A reverse radial forearm ap was performed after debridement (Fig.28.15). He had an uneventful
recovery, and at 6months postoperatively, he had full range of
movement and declined further debulking surgery (Fig.28.16).
Fig. 28.11 Cheek advancement ap raised for the medial cheek defect
Fig. 28.12 The ap pedicle being tunnelled safely to the neck vessels.
The plastic sleeve safeguards the pedicle from any untoward injury during the tunnelling
Fig. 28.14 Size of dorsal hand defect post denitive debridement and
ready for reconstruction
Fig. 28.15 Reverse radial forearm ap raised and islanded
Fig. 28.13 Stage 1 complete. Nasal packs have been inserted to stent
the nostrils open temporarily

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Fig. 28.16 Postoperatively, he had full range of movement with no
restrictions
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28.7.3 Clinical Scenario C: Surgeons Dariush
Nikkhah andAllan Ponniah
A 69-year-old woman presented with aggressive recurrent
poorly differentiated cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma of
the nose. The lesion was xed to the nasal bone, and CT
imaging demonstrated extension of the tumour into the upper
lateral cartilages and nasal bone—without evidence of lymphadenopathy. A partial rhinectomy was performed, and the
upper septum, upper and lower lateral cartilage, nasal bone
and nasal side wall were removed en bloc (Fig.28.17). The
lesion was narrowly excised at the deep margin, and after
MDT discussion due to its aggressive and locally invasive
nature, it was felt that immunotherapy with cemiplimab
should be given over radiotherapy as this would allow for a
better chance for later nasal reconstruction. After assessment
at the craniofacial MDT, decision was made to perform a trilaminar reconstruction with internal lining imported as a free
tissue transplant. The most suitable donor site was the forearm which was templated intraoperatively; the ap was taken
as a suprafascial ap to reduce bulk (Figs.28.18 and 28.19).
The advantage of this approach would allow more accurate
tailoring of the inner lining, which is not possible with
locoregional aps. Free ap reconstruction of the inner
lining provides a customised and templated solution which
allows for a robust blood supply for cartilage constructs.
The radial forearm ap was raised on the nondominant
hand, and the donor site was closed primarily with a
hatchet ap. Supercial veins were harvested, and an
11 cm pedicle was taken for a tensionless anastomosis
with the facial artery and facial vein in the neck with 9.0
Fig. 28.17 Nasal defect post SCC cancer resection
Fig. 28.18 Intraoperative picture demonstrating harvest of a suprafas-
cial radial forearm ap for inner lining
ST.An alar batten graft was taken from the right conchal
bowl to recreate the external valve. A full-thickness forehead ap was used to cover the cartilage and inner lining
radial forearm ap in the same operation. Two subsequent
revision operations which involved forehead ap debulking and pedicle division were performed. The patient had
an excellent cosmetic outcome and remains cancer-free at
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Fig. 28.19 Postage stamp size radial forearm ap with cephalic vein
and radial artery demonstrated before transplantation
S. R. Zaman et al.
28.8 Pearls andPitfalls [13]
Pearls
1. Proximal pressure above the elbow provides a
degree of venous occlusion and thus can help identify more clearly the supercial veins.
2. Avoid the distal most 2 cm of the volar wrist to
reduce the risk of tendon exposure from ap
elevation.
3. Proximal incision to ap should be designed with
the closure of the resultant defect in mind. If an
ulnar transposition (hatchet) ap is planned, then
plan design with the backcut. Otherwise a “lazy S”
incision can be made if a split skin graft is planned
for the donor site.
4. To ensure a true subfascial dissection, incise the
fascia until the underlying muscle can be clearly
seen.
5. To avoid injury to the paratenon and subsequent
wound healing and tendon glide problems, utilize a
sharp scalpel to dissect above the paratenon.
Fig. 28.20 12-month result after reconstruction
Pitfalls
1. Care must be taken to avoid an iatrogenic injury to
the supercial branch of the radial nerve with the
radial ap incision.
2. Following the radial incision, retract the BR muscle
radially to avoid injuring the vascular pedicle.
3. Injuring the paratenon during subfascial dissection
can lead to donor site healing issues.
4. A common pitfall with not taking a supercial vein
as a lifeboat (usually cephalic) could place the ap
at risk of venous congestion.
5. Misplacement of the ap not over the radial artery
perforators in reverse pedicled aps can result in
ap necrosis.

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28.9 Selected Readings
• Wei FC, Mardini, S.Chapter 25 Radial Forearm Flap. In:
Flaps and Reconstructive Surgery. Pp 320–338. In: Flaps
and Reconstructive surgery.
• A modern encyclopaedia on reconstructive plastic sur-
gery. The chapter is an excellent source on all aspects on
the radial forearm ap.
• Manktelow RT. Forearm Flap. In: Microvascular
Reconstruction. 1986. pp25–30.
• Foreworded by Professor Ian Taylor himself, this book
was a denitive landmark on aps in reconstructive surgery during a time when reconstructive microsurgery was
in its teens.
• Mathes S, Nahai F. Radial Forearm Flap. 1997.
pp.775–802.
• A succinct summary of the key aspects of a radial forearm
ap raise with good cadaveric pictures. One of the pioneering volumes on reconstructive ap surgery.
• Soutar DS, Mc Gregor IA. The radial forearm ap in
intraoral reconstruction: The experience of 60 consecutive cases. Plast Reconstr Surg. 1986; 78(1). pp.1–8.
• From Canniesburn, Scotland, a 60-case review of the util-
ity of the RFFF in intraoral reconstruction at a time when
a reliable ap did not appear to be available.
• Timmons MJ, Missotten FEM, Poole MD, Davies
DM.Complications of radial forearm ap donor sites. Br
J Plast Surg. 1986;39(2):176–8.
• An important paper examining the complications of radial
forearm free aps including skin graft failure, swelling of
the hand, stiffness, reduced strength and sensation, coldinduced symptoms and fractures of the radius. Their
paper was on 15 patients from across 2 centres.
• Jones NF, Jarrahy R, Kaufman MR.Pedicled and Free
Radial Forearm Flaps for Reconstruction of the Elbow,
Wrist and Hand. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2008; 121(3).
pp.887–898.
• A single surgeon’s experience from California with 67
pedicled and free RFF for reconstruction of the elbow,
wrist and hand. The authors recommend the anterograde
pedicled ap for elbow coverage and the reverse RFF as
the optimal choice for moderate-sized defects of the wrist
and hand.
• Chang SCN, Miller G, Halbert CF, Yang KH, Chao WC,
Wei FC.Limiting Donor Site Morbidity by Suprafascial
Dissection of the Radial Forearm Flap. Microsurgery.
1996. 17: pp.136–140.
• In response to problems with donor site complications
with subfascial raises, this paper examined the technique
of suprafascial ap elevation to prevent donor site problems with considerable value.
• Schaverien M, Saint-Cyr M.Suprafascial Compared With
Subfascial Harvest of the Radial Forearm Flap: An
Anatomic Study. J Hand Surg Am. 2008; 33(1):
pp.97–101.
• An anatomical study examining the difference between
suprafascial and subfascial RFFF raises. Based on radiology, the draining patterns were assessed and deemed
that the deep fascia doesn’t contribute to the perfusion of
the RFFF for viability.
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10. Schaverien M, Saint-Cyr M.Suprafascial compared with subfascial
harvest of the radial forearm ap: an anatomic study. J Hand Surg
Am. 2008;33(1):97–101.
11. Jones NF, Jarrahy R, Kaufman MR.Pedicled and free radial forearm aps for reconstruction of the elbow, wrist, and hand. Plast
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Posterior Interosseous Artery Flap
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29.1 Introduction
The PIA ap is a regional fasciocutaneous ap, which can
be used to cover small- to medium-sized defects. The
anterograde PIA variant is suitable for coverage of elbow
defects, and the more common distally based PIA ap for
cover of the dorsal hand and rst webspace. Its main benets include its thin pliable nature and avoiding disrupting
the two major arteries within the forearm. We the authors
see its utility in small non-graftable defects where the donor
site may be closed directly or a small skin graft used with
minimal morbidity. Large defects may be better served by
thin fasciocutaneous free aps, or alternatively the PIA ap
may be raised without skin, i.e. as an adipofascial or pure
fascial ap, with a view to grafting the ap and directly
closing the donor site.
The PIA ap was described around the same time by
Zancolli and Angrigiani as well as Penteado and Masquelet.
At the sixth European Hand Surgery Course in Umea
(Sweden) in 1985, Zancolli and Angrigiani described the
reverse posterior interosseous artery ap. The ap was published in Spanish literature by Zancolli and Angrigiani 1986
and in the English literature in the Journal of Hand Surgery
in 1988 [1]. In this paper the PIA ap was described as an
option for coverage of the dorsum of the hand and rst webspace; 25 cases were performed between 1984 and 1987, 21
for rst webspace release, 3 for reconstruction of dorsal hand
defects and 1 for a volar wrist defect. In this paper the vascular anatomy and surgical technique are described.
The ap was also described by Penteado and Masquelet
in 1986in French literature as well as by Penteado, Masquelet
and Chevrel in English literature in 1986 [2]. The latter paper
is an early anatomical study/original description of the PIA
ap; dissection of 70 cadaveric forearms and the anatomical
ndings underlying the ap were described. The authors
reported two cases of anterograde PIA aps and ten distally
based variants.
Since its rst description, multiple variations of the PIA
ap have been described, which include the distally based
PIA ap, anterograde PIA ap, extended PIA ap and adipofascial and pure fascia variants.
29.1.1 Characteristics (Types)
29.1.1.1 Distally Based PIA Flap
The distally based PIA ap is the most common variant used
today and the original form as it was described. It is based on
the distal communication between the anterior interosseous
artery and the posterior interosseous artery and allows for
coverage of defects of the dorsal hand and rst webspace up
to the level of the MCPJ.
29.1.1.2 Anterograde PIA Flap
Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary
material available at [https://doi.org/10.1007/978- 3- 031- 07678- 7_29].
D. Copson (*)
Royal Perth Hospital, Perth, WA, Australia
D. Nikkhah
Royal Free Hospital , London, UK
M. Pickford
Queen Victoria Hospital East Grinstead, East Grinstead, UK
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The posterior interosseous artery ap can be designed in an
anterograde fashion with a pivot point where the PIA enters
the extensor compartment. In this fashion it can be used to
cover defects of the elbow and proximal forearm.
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