Free Functional Muscle Transfer following Upper Extremity Sarcoma Resection: A Case Report

Functional reconstruction of the upper extremity has traditionally involved tendon transfer or pedicled muscle transfer. The gracilis free functional muscle transfer remains as an excellent option for restoration of finger flexion. Here, we provide a case report of a 35-year-old man diagnosed with l...

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Published in:Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open 2022-06, Vol.10 (6), p.e4367-e4367
Main Authors: Bitoiu, Brendon, Grigor, Emma, Abdelbary, Hesham, Cormier, Nicholas S., Zhang, Jing
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Language:English
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Reconstructive
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Summary:Functional reconstruction of the upper extremity has traditionally involved tendon transfer or pedicled muscle transfer. The gracilis free functional muscle transfer remains as an excellent option for restoration of finger flexion. Here, we provide a case report of a 35-year-old man diagnosed with left forearm high-grade epithelioid sarcoma who underwent innervated free gracilis transfer and a secondary free flap, the profunda artery perforator flap, through a single donor-site incision to expand soft tissue coverage. Postoperatively, there were no complications reported. At 8-month follow-up, the patient had Musculoskeletal Tumor Score of 22/30, and a Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand score of 34/100.
ISSN:2169-7574
2169-7574
DOI:10.1097/GOX.0000000000004367