Crush Lower Leg, Ankle and Heel - Free Anterolateral thigh Free flap







Another Crush injury left foot and lower third of leg.
Initially covered with microvascular anterolateral thigh flap
After a week superficial necrosis of the heel pad noticed.
Upon debridement the heel fat pad was healthy and hence skin grafting was done on the preserved heel pad of skin
Complete functional rehabilitation was achieved.
Video of patient walking taken after one year

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