Knee Extensor Mechanism Reconstruction Using a Free Tensor Fascia Lata Flap With Microsurgical Perforator-To-Perforator Anastomosis
This case shows that a free vascularized tensor fascia lata flap with perforator-to-perforator anastomosis is a viable option for extensor mechanism reconstruction in complex, revisional cases.
Authors
- Eric Shiah (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5742-7011)
- Edward Kenneth Rodriguez (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8217-0593)
- Arriyan Samandar Dowlatshahi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7297-4582)
- Lilly F. Stadelmeier (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-5343-8502)
- Laura Hilbig‐Vlatten (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-0084-0789)
Institutions
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (US)
- Harvard University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- JBJS Case Connector
- Published
- 2025-10-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2106/jbjs.cc.25.00385
- Primary Topic
- Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00