Modified Sural Flap vs Free Anterolateral Thigh Flap for Soft Tissue Reconstruction Around the Ankle: A Randomized Controlled Trial
The modified sural flap demonstrated superior efficiency with shorter operative times and higher patient satisfaction, whereas the free ALT flap provided better short-term sensory outcomes because of nerve micro-anastomosis capability. Both techniques achieved equivalent sensation recovery at 18 months, suggesting the modified sural flap may be preferable for most small to medium-sized defects foot and ankle defects.
Authors
- Ahmad Addosooki (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4727-9953)
- Wael Salama (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1329-1770)
- Hassan Hamdy Noaman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2235-3686)
- Yasser Osman Soroor
- Mohamed A Mohamed (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4511-5421)
- Ahmed Gaber Mahmoud (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-4905-2157)
Institutions
- Sohag University (EG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Foot & Ankle International
- Published
- 2025-11-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/10711007251374651
- Primary Topic
- Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00