Pinch grafts--applications in podiatric wound closure

J Foot Surg. 1988 Mar-Apr;27(2):111-5.

Abstract

Pinch grafts were initially described in the late nineteenth century as a technique that could be utilized, under selected conditions, to promote wound healing. This procedure remains a viable component of the podiatric surgical armamentarium. There has been relatively little information on this subject in the literature: podiatric, orthopedic, or general medical, during the past several decades. A review of the historic development of the procedure, and case presentations, for examples of current applications, are presented.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Foot / surgery*
  • Foot Diseases / surgery
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Skin Transplantation*
  • Skin Ulcer / surgery
  • Transplantation, Autologous / methods*
  • Wound Healing