Comparison of spontaneous sensory recovery of noninnervated anteromedial thigh flap, latissimus dorsi flap, and gracilis muscle flap in lower extremity reconstruction: A prospective comparative study

Abstract

All flaps displayed spontaneous sensory recovery potential over the investigation period, which appeared to be influenced by the flap type and size. The LDMF skin paddle showed lower potential for sensory recovery as compared with the skin-grafted muscle area of the same flap. The GMF demonstrated a near-complete sensory recovery after 12 months.