Factors Associated With Claw Toe Deformity Following Vascularized Fibula Flap Harvesting: A Retrospective Analysis of Potential Risk Factors and Preventive Strategies
This study emphasizes the importance of the wound closure method and skin flap size in primary closure for preventing claw toe deformity after vascularized fibula flap procedures. These findings may contribute to improved postoperative outcomes.
Authors
- Shogo Nagamatsu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8598-8323)
- Shigeki Ishibashi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1276-4879)
- Nobuo Adachi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5570-3729)
- Toru Sunagawa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8564-9885)
- Rikuo Shinomiya (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5060-2913)
- Tomoaki Hamana (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5687-1628)
- Tsubasa Tashiro (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8339-3652)
- Yuta Hayashi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1031-1086)
Institutions
- Hiroshima University (JP)
- Hiroshima University Hospital (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Microsurgery
- Published
- 2025-02-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/micr.70031
- Primary Topic
- Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00