ROLE OF BECKER ISLAND FLAP FOR SOFT TISSUE COVERAGE IN HAND

Abstract

B ecker flap is a fasciocutaneous flap located on the anteromedial side of the distal forearms . It was originally
described to provide coverage for the median nerve in cases of revision carpal tunnel surgery where skin and
subcutaneous tissue were inadequate for closure. OBJECTIVE: Evaluation of the role of backer’s Island flap for
soft tissue coverage in hand. DESIGN: Prospective study. SETTING: Orthopaedic Unit Bahawal Victoria Hospital
Bahawalpur. PERIOD: Oct. 1994 to Dec. 1998. MATERIAL & METHODS: The procedure has been employed
in eleven patients, nine males and 2 females of ranging age from 6-40 years. RESULTS: Good results in ten patients,
satisfactory in nil and one with poor results regarding to our criteria. CONCLUSION: Becker island flap is
recommended to cover the soft tissue defects over the volar and dorsal aspect of the wrist and hand.