Abstract
The primary objective of this tip is to assist foot and ankle surgeons in performing
a precise 60° 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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References
- Z, W skin plasty.in: Dockery G.L. Crawford M.E. Lower Extremity Soft Tissue and Cutaneous Plastic Surgery. Saunders, Philadelphia2006: 115-127
- Simple method for 60-degree Z-plasty.Ann Plast Surg. 1981; 6: 24-25
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Publication history
Published online: February 01, 2010
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Financial Disclosure: None reported.
Conflict of Interest: None reported.
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© 2010 American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
