Axilla, Shoulder and Scapular region
Anatomy · Topic 10
Source: NMC CBME Curriculum 2024 · Volume I · Anatomy · Topic 10 · combined PDF page 111
Practice questions
- In the reported series of scapular-region flaps used after release of axillary burn-scar contractures, which artery was the stated pedicle?
- How many patients with axillary burn-scar contractures were included in the reported clinical series?
- Which description correctly gives the age range and mean age of patients in the series?
- Which contracture category was most frequent among the patients, according to the classification reported in the study?
- Which flap design was used most often in the series?
- In how many cases was the flap transferred through a subcutaneous tunnel?
- The report states that two flaps were transferred by which route?
- Which statement best describes the donor-site management reported for the 21 patients?
- What flap-survival outcome did the authors report in this series?
- What was the reported mean preoperative shoulder-abduction angle in the cohort?
- Which option gives the reported postoperative shoulder-abduction range and mean?
- Using only the reported cohort means, what is the difference between postoperative and preoperative shoulder-abduction angles?
- Which follow-up duration was reported for the patients after operation?
- Which listed feature did the authors identify as an advantage of the circumflex scapular artery–pedicled scapular-region flap?