The Sensory Potential of Free Flap Donor Sites

Microneurovascular techniques make transfer of innervated soft tissue a reality. The present study investigated the sensory potential of four such donor sites: volar wrist, dorsal hand, dorsal foot, and great toe. Normal moving and static two-point discrimination values for these areas are reported. A sensory reeducation protocol demonstrated that even these normal values may be improved with training. This suggests that the full potential of …