A Noble Structure of the Musculoskeletal System in Various Surgeries: The Fascia Lata

Abstract

Objective: The objective of this work is to list the surgeries using the fascia lata. Background: The fascia lata finds a place in decayed tissues. The indications are getting wider and wider. Method: We used the PubMed database with the following words: fascia lata, ilio-tibial band, fascia lata and surgery, ilio-tibial band and surgery, fascia lata and reconstruction, ilio-tibial band and reconstruction. Results: Fascia lata is used in the reconstruction of anatomical defects. Specifically, it is used in: Hip to supplement abduction- Shoulder in glenohumeral instability, repair of the cap- Hand and fingers to reconstruct tendons- Eyes: for palpebral ptosis and scleritis - Base of the skull to reconstruct defects- Central nervous system: cerebral dura mater and Cerebrospinal Fluid leak- Otorhinolaryngology: thyroplasty, parotid surgery, rhinoplasty, tympanoplasty- Digestive tract- Tendons: Achilles, patellar, fibular, patellar, patellar, bicipital brachial and crural tendons - Ligaments: anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, inguinal and retinaculum patellar - Perineum and penis reconstruction - Urology: Genital prolapse, fistulas and penile reconstruction - Abdominal incisional hernias - Breast reconstruction - Eschar - Thorax - Encology. Finally, in experimentation, the fascia lata is tested on cadavers, animals and in vitro. Conclusion: Because of the particular properties of fascia lata in reconstruction, it renders an enormous service to surgery. The development of techniques in surgery would allow its use in other indications.