Pronator quadratus muscle flap for the treatment of neuroma in continuity at the wrist.


Published online: Jun 27 1997

L de Smet, W De Nayer, B Van de Meulebroucke, and G Fabry.

Department Orthopaedic Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Pellenberg.

Abstract

The pronator quadratus can be prelevated as an island flap and used for coverage of neuromas at the wrist level. We have applied it with success in 4 patients.