The abductor hallucis muscle flap - a viable surgical solution for treating first ray soft tissue defects

Abstract

Long-standing wounds are at high risk for infection. Therefore, it is critical to achieve wound healing in a timely manner; however, some complex wounds remain recalcitrant and difficult to treat. Local muscle flaps are an underutilized technique with great utility in the reconstruction of complex foot wounds. Providing a healthy bleeding base that promotes wound healing, these muscle flaps can greatly benefit the patient and prevent amputation. In this present report, we demonstrate the use of the abductor hallucis muscle flap in the reconstruction of a complex wound following bunion surgery.