Free split-thickness skin grafts. A comparative study of various donor sites into recipient sites on the foot and ankle.

Presented is a retrospective study in plastic surgery comparing various donor sites for split-thickness grafting in the lower extremity. Split-thickness donor grafts obtained from the buttocks, thigh, leg, and medial arch of the foot were transferred to various sites on the foot and ankle. Results indicate that medial arch donor sites provide a more functional graft and a cosmetic result which is generally more acceptable to the patient.