October 15, 2025Annals of Plastic Surgery

Tunneling the Pedicle

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Using the medial plantar artery for anastomosis, this technique shows significant success in plantar forefoot defect repair.
Six cases reconstructed with anterolateral thigh flaps achieved prompt recovery with no complications, enhancing patient outcomes.
The novel tunneling method minimizes flap failure risk while providing a functionally and aesthetically superior reconstruction.
Advantages over conventional methods include reduced bulk and donor site morbidity, supporting improved overall patient satisfaction.

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Free flap reconstruction improves outcomes for plantar forefoot defects by utilizing the medial plantar artery, suggesting effective management in complicated cases.

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Subramanian et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68f01110f081da0584b56935 https://doi.org/10.1097/sap.0000000000004481

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Free flap reconstruction improves outcomes for plantar forefoot defects by utilizing the medial plantar artery, suggesting effective management in complicated cases.

Tunneling the Pedicle

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Tunneling the Pedicle

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