Bark SE, Keplinger LM, Meyr AJ. Precise intraoperative 60 degrees Skin Z-plasty.
J Foot Ankle Surg 2010;
49:191-3. [PMID:
20116302 DOI:
10.1053/j.jfas.2009.08.008]
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Abstract
The primary objective of this tip is to assist foot and ankle surgeons in performing a precise 60 degrees lengthening Z-plasty in the operating room without the use of a template or protractor. A ruler and basic trigonometric principles are applied to the line of contracture to obtain consistent and reliable results.
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