J Korean Fract Soc.  2012 Oct;25(4):331-334. 10.12671/jkfs.2012.25.4.331.

Anterior Tibial Muscle Hernia Treated with Local Periosteal Rotational Flap: A Case Report

• Lee JK
• Yoon HK
• Shin DE
• Kim JH
• Lee DH

• KMID: 1434076
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.12671/jkfs.2012.25.4.331

Abstract

Tibialis anterior muscle hernia is the most common hernia among lower extremity muscles. This condition can be diagnosed by physical examination and radiologic findings, especially by dynamic ultrasonography. There are surgical methods of treatment for muscle hernia, including direct repair, fasciotomy, fascial patch grafting using autologous fascia lata or synthetic mesh. We report a case of tibialis anterior muscle hernia treated with local periosteal rotational flap. Because there are several advantages to the local periosteal rotational flap, such as lack of donor site morbidity, lack of skin irritation, low cost, simplicity, and an easy approach, this technique could be an option for tibialis anterior muscle hernia.

Keyword

Muscle hernia; Tibialis anterior muscle; Periosteal flap

MeSH Terms

Fascia Lata
Hernia
Humans
Lower Extremity
Muscle, Skeletal
Muscles
Physical Examination
Skin
Tissue Donors
Transplants