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. 2017 Jul 26;7(3):e22. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.ST.16.00092

Fig. 14.

Fig. 14

Figs. 14-A and 14-B A patient who was managed with an ALT flap for left lower-extremity reconstruction. Fig. 14-A Defect of the lateral aspect of the leg shown after orthopaedic fixation and serial irrigation and debridement. Fig. 14-B Microvascular transfer of an ALT flap for soft-tissue coverage. Inset and closure was performed using single-layer monofilament suture with vertical mattress technique. The flap was not inset tightly to allow for expected postoperative edema.