Flag flap for coverage of a skin defect caused after debridement of chronic osteomyelitis of the proximal phalanx of the 5th toe

Abstract

A skin defect caused by debridement of refractory osteomyelitis of the proximal pharanx of the 5th toe was covered by a flag flap from adjacent 4th toe. At 5 postoperative months, the toe showed smooth skin margin between the flap and recipient skin. Texture of the flap was soft with an excellent blood supply. The usefulness of this skin flap for toe surgery is discussed in this case report.