L–form plastics in the treatment of post-burn trophic ulcers and cicatrices of the foot calcaneal area

SummaryThe burn trauma of the posterior surface of calcaneus region and ankle joint followed by cicatrix formation in the Achilles tendon zone is often complicated by unhealing trophic ulcers.Eleven patients (seven men and four women, aged 9–54 years) have been operated on under our observation for prolonged unhealing ulcers and cicatrices located in the Achilles tendon zone.After cicatrices dissection, L-form plastic surgery was performed. The postoperative period was smooth; a skin graft was appropriately fixed to the proper tissues and the wound margins.Good results were achieved in 10 cases, and no complications were noted. However, in only one patient a marginal necrosis of the external talus part adjoining the ulcer due to tissue changes has been noted, but that had no influence on the good results of the operation.