What is a pedicled perforator flap?
1 An option that has been popularized in the past two decades are pedicled perforator flaps. A perforator flap is a cutaneous or subcutaneous flap that is vascularized by one (or more) perforating vessels arising from underlying deeper vessels.
What is Licap surgery?
Lateral intercostal artery perforator flap breast reconstruction (LICAP) aims to restore the size and shape of your breast by replacing lost breast tissue from the cancer surgery with skin and fat taken from the side of your chest wall and back.
What is talar head uncovering?
In a rectus (or normally aligned) foot, most if not all of the talar head is “covered” by the navicular (75–100%). In a flatfoot, as the deformity progresses, the medial aspect of the head of the talus becomes “uncovered”, and does not fully articulate with the navicular (Figure 3).
How is Calcaneovalgus treated?
Treatment. For most children with typical calcaneovalgus foot, no treatment is necessary, except for some home stretching exercises. The condition usually improves within the first several weeks of life. If there are other causes or associated conditions, those will be approached and managed as indicated.
What is a Licap?
LICAP (Lateral Intercostal Artery Perforator) flap reconstruction. This type of operation is suitable for some patients who have their breast cancer in the outer part of the breast. The procedure aims at replacing the lost breast tissue (removed at the time of cancer surgery) with skin and fat.
What is the difference between flap and graft?
How does a flap differ from a graft? A flap is transferred with its blood supply intact, and a graft is a transfer of tissue without its own blood supply. Therefore, survival of the graft depends entirely on the blood supply from the recipient site. Flap surgery is a subspecialty of plastic and reconstructive surgery.
How is the surgery done for plantar fasciitis?
The surgery involves a small incision (roughly one centimeter) on either side of the heel. A surgical scope, or small camera, is placed in one incision and a small surgical hook is placed in the other incision.
What kind of surgery do you need for a heel spur?
Heel Spur Surgery (Plantar Fasciitis) Plantar fasciitis is a common condition affecting the ligament (plantar fascia) that supports arch of the foot.
Which is better open or endoscopic plantar fasciitis surgery?
The surgical resection of plantar fascia is always performed under direct visualization via endoscopic cameras. The key features of endoscopic fasciotomy vs. an open approach are: Relatively faster rehabilitation period and overall shorter recovery period; Patients can expect early return to normal functioning; and,
When to see a doctor about plantar fasciitis?
A recurring stabbing pain in your heel can make it hard to stand, walk, or exercise. If you have plantar fasciitis and chronic heel pain even after months of treatments, it may be time to talk with a doctor about plantar fasciitis surgery. Read on to learn what makes an ideal candidate, what happens in surgery, and what recovery is like.