Systematic Review and Comparative Meta-Analysis of Outcomes Following Pedicled Muscle versus Fasciocutaneous Flap Coverage for Complex Periprosthetic Wounds in Patients with Total Knee Arthroplasty
Background In cases of total knee arthroplasty (TKA) threatened by potential hardware exposure, flap-based reconstruction is indicated to provide durable coverage.Historically, muscle flaps were favored as they provide vascular tissue to an infected wound bed.However, data comparing the performance of muscle versus fasciocutaneous flaps are limited