Plastic repair of ulcers of the plantar surface of the foot with local tissues

: The experience with the treatment of 8 patients enabled the authors to conclude that sole ulcers can be effectively treated by plasty with a bilobed skin-fat flap of healthy tissues from non-supporting part of the sole with the fascia included. For profound ulcers in the heel area a combined plasty by a muscle and bi-lobed skin-fat flap is indicated. Other kinds of reconstruction are indicated only for extended wounds on the heel and absence of healthy tissue in the sole fornix.