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a gastrocnemius flap.
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a split-thickness skin graft.
vacuum-assisted closure (VAC), followed by possible skin graft.
wet-to-dry dressing, followed by possible skin graft.
below-knee amputation.
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The soft-tissue defect is in a very difficult position - the distal tibia. The defect is too distal for a gastrocnemius flap, and the exposed bone precludes an immediate skin graft. A free flap and skin graft would be required for closure. VAC is very effective in soft-tissue defects such as this one. Healthy granulation tissues form quickly. VAC can be the definitive treatment, or it can be used before skin grafting. Wet-to-dry dressings could promote granulation, but the process is hastened substantially by VAC. Amputation is not a consideration because there are no signs of infection or fracture healing problems at this time.
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