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Free Graft

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Free Graft

  • General
  1. Do not use subcutaneous tissue
  2. Plan backwards (confirm graft will cover area)
  • Graft Types
  1. Full thickness graft for volar surface injuries
    1. Donor site: thigh or lateral buttock
    2. May become dark after 2-3 days
      1. Underlying tissue is still viable
  2. Partial (split) thickness graft for dorsal surface
    1. Donor site: flexor creases of wrist or elbow
  3. Amputated Finger Tip
    1. May be grafted if in good condition
    2. remove all adipose tissue if over age 5 years