[Using fasciocutaneous flaps in open leg fractures stage III].

The use of pedicular fascio-cutaneous flaps to cover Gustilo III fractures of the leg is based on the vascular anastomotic system of the fascia. This system is provided by aterial branches from the deep muscles in the proximal third of the leg and by direct fascio-cutaneous branches in the distal third. The different fascio-cutaneous flaps are described with particular attention to specific indication in tibial fractures.