Complex lower extremity trauma - soft tissue coverage flaps

This educational webinar explores the principles and techniques of soft tissue coverage flaps in lower limb trauma. It outlines the historical development of reconstructive surgery, from early skin grafting to advanced microvascular free flaps. The lecture emphasizes the concept of angiosomes, flap classification, and the decision-making process between pedicled and free tissue transfer. Through real clinical cases, it highlights strategies to achieve durable coverage, minimize donor-site morbidity, and restore both form and function in complex lower limb injuries.

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SONA Global Virtual Education Conferences, created in partnership with the Harvard Global Orthopaedics Collaborative (HGOC), are the cornerstone of this educational programming—bringing together expert faculty and evidence-based insights to advance musculoskeletal care worldwide.

Speakers

• HGOC / SONA Global

Learning objectives

• Understand the principles of soft tissue coverage in lower limb trauma.
• Identify the main types and classifications of flaps used in reconstruction.
• Recognize the indications and limitations of skin grafts versus vascularized flaps.
• Distinguish between pedicled and free flap techniques and their surgical applications.
• Evaluate clinical cases to select the most appropriate reconstructive approach for durable coverage and function.