Utilization of a peroneus brevis muscle flap for calcaneal fat pad atrophy secondary to radiation treatment: A case report and treatment course

摘要

It has been well-documented that p eroneus brevis muscle flaps are an excellent option for coverage of small to medium sized soft tissue defects of the distal lateral lower extremity. They are widely used due to their reliable blood supply, minimal donor site morbidity and lower technical demand as compared to other lower extremity muscle flaps. To our knowledge, no study has evaluated the efficacy of the use of a peroneus brevis muscle flap for an intractable calcaneal scar tissue. We present a unique case in which the peroneus brevis muscle flap was used to assist with eliminating pain from an intractable calcaneal scar secondary to radiation treatment.