Think Like an Orthoplastic Surgeon - Part 1 of 2: Skin Graft Tips and Tricks From Harvesting to Grafting in the Lower Limb & Foot

Foot & Ankle Surgery Techniques Reports & Cases 2026 Open access

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Authors: Edgardo R. Rodríguez‐Collazo, Bill Hickerson, Claudia Moreno Romero, Lauren Simon, Raquel K. Sugino, Empryss Tolliver
DOI: 10.1016/j.fastrc.2026.100600
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References: 18

Abstract

Skin grafting is an important and necessary skill for various pathologies in the foot and ankle. Providing coverage to complex wounds is a necessary and formidable challenge in limb salvage treatments. Complex wounds may be due to infection, post-operative complications, trauma, burns, comorbid conditions etc. In Foot and Ankle Surgery, both split thickness and full thickness skin grafting remain powerful workhorses for accelerating healing and wound coverage in a diverse array of lower extremity wound cases.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques Wound Healing and Treatments Diabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment and Management

Publication details

Journal / source
Foot & Ankle Surgery Techniques Reports & Cases
Volume
6
Issue
2
Pages
100600–100600
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN