Publication Name	World Journal of Orthopedics
Manuscript ID	8750
Country	Greece

Received	2014-01-06 09:28
Peer-Review Started	2014-01-06 17:22
To Make the First Decision	2014-02-27 10:01
Return for Revision	2014-03-10 20:30
Revised	2014-03-20 01:35
Second Decision	2014-07-15 14:52
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Category	Orthopedics
Manuscript Type	Topic Highlights
Article Title	Flap reconstruction of the knee: A review of current concepts and a proposed algorithm
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Andreas Gravvanis, Antonios Kyriakopoulos, Konstantinos Kateros and Dimosthenis Tsoutsos
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Corresponding Author	Andreas Gravvanis, MD, PhD, FEBOPRAS, Department of Plastic Andreas Gravvanis, MD, PhD, FEBOPRAS, Department of Plastic Surgery-Microsurgery and Burn Center, General State Hospital of Athens “G Gennimatas”, Patroklou 10, Agia Paraskevi, 15343 Athens, Greece. gravvani@yahoo.com
Key Words	Knee reconstruction; Local flap; Pedicled flap; Free flap; Recipient vessels
Core Tip	There is much controversy in the literature regarding the optimal management of skin necrosis around the knee. Muscle coverage remains the standard to which all other flaps should be compared. Perforator flaps have recently represented a true revolution in the soft tissue reconstruction around the knee, with peculiar advantages due to their low donor morbidity and long pedicles. In the case of free flap the choice of recipient vessels is the key point to the reconstruction. With meticulous preoperative planning, by identifying the reconstructive needs and by understanding the reconstructive algorithm, the surgeon should be able to manage knee defects with high success rate.
Publish Date	2014-08-20 20:55
Citation	Gravvanis A, Kyriakopoulos A, Kateros K, Tsoutsos D. Flap reconstruction of the knee: A review of current concepts and a proposed algorithm. World J Orthop 2014; 5(5): 603-613
URL	http://www.wjgnet.com/2218-5836/full/v5/i5/603.htm
DOI	http://dx.doi.org/10.5312/wjo.v5.i5.603

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