Posterior Tibial Artery Flap in Series with Medial Plantar Artery Flap for Repair of Anterior Foot Degloving Injury

The anterior foot plays an important role in walking and loading, and the distribution of anterior foot force in walking is about 37%. When the heel is off the ground, almost all of the body’s gravity falls on the anterior foot. The degloving injuries of the anterior foot are rare, often accompanied by tendon, bone exposure, and it is difficult to repair in clinically. In October 2010, the author used a free posterior tibial artery flap in series with the medial plantar flap over and out to repair the anterior foot degloving injury. Satisfactory shape and function have been obtained.