[The value of the medial plantar flap in the repair of loss of soft tissue in the distal quarter of the leg].

OBJECTIVE

Soft tissue repair of the distal leg is a challenge for the surgeon. The objective of our work is to evaluate the interest of medial plantar flaps in the repair of soft tissue loss in the distal quarter of the leg, by highlighting the advantages and disadvantages of this technique.

METHODS

We conducted a retrospective study over 4 years in the Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Burn Surgery of the Mohammed V Military Teaching Hospital of Rabat, including 8 patients admitted for coverage of a distal quarter of the leg with a medial plantar flap.

RESULTS

Eight patients were included, 5 men and 3 women with an average age of 45.5 years. All patients received coverage with a medial plantar flap. The functional and aesthetic results were very good with a low complication rate.

CONCLUSION

The medial plantar flap should no longer be reserved for covering loss of substance of the foot only, but should be integrated into the therapeutic arsenal of reconstruction of the distal quarter of the leg.