Table 1.
Patient demographics and defect characteristics.
| Patients (N = 37) | Range/Percentage | |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 51.8 ± 21.5 | 18–86 |
| Sex | ||
| Male | 22 | 59.5% |
| Female | 15 | 40.5% |
| Defect size (cm2) | 50.6 ± 47.6 | 2–180 |
| Etiology | ||
| Trauma | 25 | 67.6% |
| NSTI | 6 | 16.2% |
| Burn | 4 | 10.8% |
| Other | 2 | 5.4% |
| Defect Location | ||
| Hand | 4 | 10.8% |
| Arm | 3 | 8.1% |
| Foot | 10 | 27.0% |
| Leg | 19 | 51.3% |
| Trunk | 1 | 2.3% |
| Concomitant procedure | ||
| Fracture fixation | 8 | 21.6% |
| Amputation | 5 | 13.5% |
| Flap | 8 | 21.6% |
| Tendon repair | 1 | 2.3% |
| Secondary STSG | 20 | 54.1% |
NSTI: necrotizing soft tissue infection; STSG: split-thickness skin grafting.