An analysis of the medial femoral condyle flap anatomy and the involvement of different tissue components for the reconstruction of complex defects

Aims: The reconstruction of complex defects involving various tissues still presents a challenge for reconstructive surgery and makes a combined flap indispensable. The mediodistal femur region (MDFR), which is supplied by the descending genicular artery (DGA), represents a unique donor site for har...

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Published in:	Bone & Joint Research
Main Authors:	Michael Kohlhauser, Anna Vasilyeva, Heinz Bürger, Friedrich Anderhuber, Lars-Peter Kamolz, Michael Schintler
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	The British Editorial Society of Bone & Joint Surgery 2025-09-01
Subjects:	reconstructive surgery descending genicular artery medial femoral condyle flap medial femoral condyle artery femur lower limbs tendon femoral artery adductor magnus vastus medialis muscle
Online Access:	https://online.boneandjoint.org.uk/doi/epdf/10.1302/2046-3758.149.BJR-2024-0536.R2