Abstract
AIMS: Distal leg defects are very difficult to cover because its structure its vicarious blood supply paucity of the muscles. Peroneus brevis muscle type 2 muscle long & slender to cover small & medium size defects. Prospective study conducted in Victoria hospital to cover the post traumatic distal leg defects. 20cases of distal leg defects exposing vital structure which require the flap cover. 16 patients are male, patients ranging from 18yrs to 65yrs. RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS: 18 flaps survived. 2cases flap loss 2 cases graft loss. No functional deficit noted, less donor defect. Ideal flap for the small & medium size defects of distal leg.
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