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Free skin flap transfer for foot salvage and reconstruction was done in 10 patients whose follow-up exceeded 1 year. Nine of the 10 had successful results, and generally all achieved the desired reconstructive goal in one stage, with a minimum of hospitalization and disability time. In using a free skin flap transfer in weightbearing locations, the need for cutaneous innervation of the flap should be considered, but such innervation is not necessary for success.
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