WHAT ARE AN IMPORTANT CONSIDERATION INFLUENCING FLAP SELECTION?

The following factors can influence the selection of flap:

1. Skin and soft tissue volume, bulk and colour.
2. Pedicle length and vessel caliber.
3. Innervation capacity ( Sensory and motor)
4. Bone quality, quantity and availability.
5. Donor site location to allow convenient resection and harvest.
6. Donor site morbidity ( dysfunction/ cosmetic deformity)