Introduction Several investigators reported variations in the arterial pattern of upper limb [1–2]. Most of these variations hypothesized by the failure of regression of some paths of embryonic arterial trunks [2]. The presence of superficial brachial artery (SBA) and the usual pattern of its branching in the upper arm or forearm have also been reported with prevalence rate varying from 0.2–25%...

Radial forearm free flaps are commonly used for soft-tissue reconstruction after resection of head and neck cancer. It is perfused by the radial artery, leaving the ulnar artery for perfusion of the hand and digits. The absence of distal ulnar artery and associated superficial palmar arch, however, has not been reported in cadaveric dissection. We report a case of unilateral ulnar artery flow a...

BACKGROUND Plastic deformation of the forearm is a rare and frequently missed injury in adults that can result in a significant loss of forearm rotation. The condition is reported mainly in Western countries; however, it is not uncommon in Eastern developing countries. We conducted a retrospective study of 30 cases of forearm deformation to find common factors to increase awareness of the condi...

INTRODUCTION The injury pattern of open fracture dislocation of elbow with fracture both bones forearm with radial nerve injury is very rare. Very few reports are there in literature related to this kind of injury. However this combination is first of its kind. This rare injury needs special attention by early intervention and biological fixation to achieve good results. CASE REPORT A 22 year...

BACKGROUND Reconstruction after partial cricotracheal resection is technically demanding and is seldom reported in literature. The purpose of this study was to report a technique of reconstruction of such a defect with a radial forearm flap supported by a titanium mesh. METHODS A 75-year-old man who was diagnosed with a case of papillary carcinoma thyroid, underwent excision of the tumor with...

Introduction Variations of the arterial patterns in the upper limb have been the subject of many anatomical studies due to their high incidence. Brachial artery is the main artery of the arm. It is a continuation of axillary artery at the lower border of teres major muscle. It usually terminates at the level of neck of radius in the cubital fossa by dividing into radial and ulnar arteries. The ...