Use of foot fillet flap for knee disarticulation in children with tibial hemimelia

Abstract

Tibial hemimelia is a rare disease characterized by the absence or hypoplasia of the tibia. Because of the difficulties of reconstruction due to joint involvement in more severe cases, knee disarticulation and above-knee amputations are a treatment option. We report the case of a patient treated with knee disarticulation amputation and pedicled foot fillet flap. Level of Evidence V; Therapeutic Studies; Expert Opinion.