https://www.clinicalkey.com/dura/browse/journalIssue/00941298 Content from the latest issue of Clinics in Plastic Surgery. https://www.clinicalkey.com/playContent/1-s2.0-S0094129826000271 Clinics in Plastic Surgery, Volume 53, Issue 3, 2026 Jul, Pages vii-x<br/>Preface: Lower Extremity Reconstruction: Principles, Progress, and Perspectives xiii Saïd C. Azoury Evolution of the Lower Extremity Reconstruction: From Limb Salvage to Functional Reconstruction 341 Chung-Chen Hsu and Fu-Chan Wei Lower extremity ... https://www.clinicalkey.com/playContent/1-s2.0-S0094129826000271 https://www.clinicalkey.com/playContent/1-s2.0-S0094129825001099 Clinics in Plastic Surgery, Volume 53, Issue 3, 2026 Jul, Pages 393-401 | Zhang, Ashley, MD; Asadourian, Paul, MD; Bogue, Jarrod T., MD<br/>Soft tissue reconstruction of the lower extremity presents unique challenges due to functional, structural, and esthetic demands. Locoregional flaps remain a valuable option for limb salvage, particularly in patients unsuitable for free tissue tra... https://www.clinicalkey.com/playContent/1-s2.0-S0094129825001099 https://www.clinicalkey.com/playContent/1-s2.0-S0094129826000167 Clinics in Plastic Surgery, Volume 53, Issue 3, 2026 Jul, Pages 471-479 | Bengur, Fuat Baris, MD; Odobescu, Andrei, MD, PhD; Egro, Francesco M., MD, MRCS, MSc<br/>This review focuses on the complex pathophysiology of the burn injury and its effects on lower extremity reconstruction in acute burns. Multiple aspects of burn care are discussed in conjunction with lower extremity reconstruction principles. Key ... https://www.clinicalkey.com/playContent/1-s2.0-S0094129826000167 https://www.clinicalkey.com/playContent/1-s2.0-S0094129826000143 Clinics in Plastic Surgery, Volume 53, Issue 3, 2026 Jul, Pages 443-455 | Brown, Ciara A., MD; Roubaud, Margaret S., MD<br/>Lower extremity (LE) reconstruction presents unique challenges due to complex wound environments, compromised vascularity, and high functional demands. Compared with other anatomic regions, free flap reconstruction in the LE demonstrates higher co... https://www.clinicalkey.com/playContent/1-s2.0-S0094129826000143 https://www.clinicalkey.com/playContent/1-s2.0-S0094129825001142 Clinics in Plastic Surgery, Volume 53, Issue 3, 2026 Jul, Pages 433-441 | Garfinkle, Jared, BS; Wink, Jason, MD, MS, FACS<br/>This article explores the role of fillet flaps in lower extremity salvage, highlighting their ability to provide durable coverage without additional donor site morbidity. When standard flaps are limited or not recommended, fillet flaps, which are ... https://www.clinicalkey.com/playContent/1-s2.0-S0094129825001142 https://www.clinicalkey.com/playContent/1-s2.0-S0094129826000131 Clinics in Plastic Surgery, Volume 53, Issue 3, 2026 Jul, Pages 351-362 | Varagur, Kaamya, MD, MPhil; Kovach, Stephen J., MD; Levin, L. Scott, MD;...<br/>The orthoplastic approach to lower extremity reconstruction describes a multidisciplinary management strategy for lower extremity wounds of all causes, which optimizes patient outcomes through its focus on expedient bony and soft tissue reconstruc... https://www.clinicalkey.com/playContent/1-s2.0-S0094129826000131 https://www.clinicalkey.com/playContent/1-s2.0-S0094129826000246 Clinics in Plastic Surgery, Volume 53, Issue 3, 2026 Jul, Pages i-i | Azoury, Saïd C.<br/>CLINICS IN PLASTIC SURGERY www.plasticsurgery.theclinics.com July 2026 • Volume 53 • Number 3 https://www.clinicalkey.com/playContent/1-s2.0-S0094129826000246 https://www.clinicalkey.com/playContent/1-s2.0-S0094129826000283 Clinics in Plastic Surgery, Volume 53, Issue 3, 2026 Jul, Pages xi-xi<br/>Forthcoming Issues October 2026 Vascular Anomalies Arin K. Greene, Editor January 2027 Artificial Intelligence in Plastic Surgery Jesse A. Goldstein and Francesco Egro, Editors April 2027 Surgical Management of Migraine and Headache Disorders Bard... https://www.clinicalkey.com/playContent/1-s2.0-S0094129826000283 https://www.clinicalkey.com/playContent/1-s2.0-S0094129826000258 Clinics in Plastic Surgery, Volume 53, Issue 3, 2026 Jul, Pages ii-ii<br/>ELSEVIER 1818 Market Street • Suite 3323 • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19103-2899 http://www.theclinics.com CLINICS IN PLASTIC SURGERY Volume 53, Number 3 July 2026 ISSN 0094-1298, ISBN-13: 978-0-443-43292-7 Editor: Taylor Hayes Developmental Edit... https://www.clinicalkey.com/playContent/1-s2.0-S0094129826000258 https://www.clinicalkey.com/playContent/1-s2.0-S009412982600026X Clinics in Plastic Surgery, Volume 53, Issue 3, 2026 Jul, Pages iii-v<br/>Editor SAÏD C. AZOURY, MD, FACS Assistant Professor, Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA Authors LEOR ALKADAA, MD Herndon B. Lehr Plastic Surgery Scholar, Divi... https://www.clinicalkey.com/playContent/1-s2.0-S009412982600026X https://www.clinicalkey.com/playContent/1-s2.0-S0094129825001130 Clinics in Plastic Surgery, Volume 53, Issue 3, 2026 Jul, Pages 381-392 | Clayman, Eric, MD, MS; Bauder, Andrew, MD; Valerio, Ian, MD, MS, MBA<br/>Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery originated from surgical specialists who evolved techniques to improve the treatments for patients who suffered devastating war-related injuries. Furthermore, additional refinements and advancements in plastic an... https://www.clinicalkey.com/playContent/1-s2.0-S0094129825001130 https://www.clinicalkey.com/playContent/1-s2.0-S0094129826000180 Clinics in Plastic Surgery, Volume 53, Issue 3, 2026 Jul, Pages xiii-xiv | Azoury, Saïd C., MD, FACS<br/>Saïd C. Azoury, MD, FACS, Editor A photo of Dr Saïd C. Azoury.Reconstruction of the lower extremity represents an exceptionally demanding and consequential area within plastic and reconstructive surgery. Reconstruction following tumor resection, t... https://www.clinicalkey.com/playContent/1-s2.0-S0094129826000180 https://www.clinicalkey.com/playContent/1-s2.0-S009412982600012X Clinics in Plastic Surgery, Volume 53, Issue 3, 2026 Jul, Pages 341-350 | Hsu, Chung-Chen, MD; Wei, Fu-Chan, MD<br/>Lower extremity reconstruction has evolved from a focus on limb salvage to prioritizing functional restoration. This shift has been driven by advances in microsurgery, fixation techniques, imaging, and the integration of orthopedic and plastic sur... https://www.clinicalkey.com/playContent/1-s2.0-S009412982600012X https://www.clinicalkey.com/playContent/1-s2.0-S0094129826000155 Clinics in Plastic Surgery, Volume 53, Issue 3, 2026 Jul, Pages 457-470 | Soltani, Hannah, BA; Rohrich, Rachel N., BS; Ply, Christopher M., BS;...<br/>Chronic lower extremity (LE) wounds represent a growing source of morbidity, limb loss, and health care expenditure, driven by rising rates of diabetes, vascular disease, and advanced age. Effective management requires a comprehensive understandin... https://www.clinicalkey.com/playContent/1-s2.0-S0094129826000155 https://www.clinicalkey.com/playContent/1-s2.0-S0094129825001105 Clinics in Plastic Surgery, Volume 53, Issue 3, 2026 Jul, Pages 411-421 | Borusiewicz, Mikayla, MD; Alkadaa, Leor, MD; Kovach, Stephen J., MD;...<br/>Fixation of vascularized bone grafts (VBGs) relies upon established osteosynthesis principles. VBGs offer the opportunity to transfer living bone with remodeling and hypertrophy potential for reconstruction of bone defects throughout the lower ext... https://www.clinicalkey.com/playContent/1-s2.0-S0094129825001105 https://www.clinicalkey.com/playContent/1-s2.0-S0094129826000118 Clinics in Plastic Surgery, Volume 53, Issue 3, 2026 Jul, Pages 403-410 | Sendek, Gabriela, MD; Colen, David L., MD, FACS<br/>Lower extremity reconstruction remains a challenge to the plastic surgeon. With the advent of the perforasome theory and refinement of operative techniques, perforator and perforator propeller flaps serve as an attractive option that expands the a... https://www.clinicalkey.com/playContent/1-s2.0-S0094129826000118 https://www.clinicalkey.com/playContent/1-s2.0-S0094129825001117 Clinics in Plastic Surgery, Volume 53, Issue 3, 2026 Jul, Pages 363-370 | Khoo, Kimberly, MD, MPH; Heron, Matthew J., BS; Mundy, Lily R., MD<br/>Open lower extremity musculoskeletal injuries that require soft tissue reconstruction carry significant risks of complications, including flap failure, infection, and nonunion. These complications predispose patients to worse physical, psychologic... https://www.clinicalkey.com/playContent/1-s2.0-S0094129825001117 https://www.clinicalkey.com/playContent/1-s2.0-S0094129825001129 Clinics in Plastic Surgery, Volume 53, Issue 3, 2026 Jul, Pages 423-431 | Hong, Joon Pio, MD, PhD, MMM; Kwon, Jingeun, MD, PhD; Park, Changsik John, MD, PhD;...<br/>Supermicrosurgery is defined as microsurgical work performed on vessels smaller than 0.8 mm in diameter. This advancement enables surgical applications at finer scales, including the treatment of lymphatic disorders, minimally invasive reconstruct... https://www.clinicalkey.com/playContent/1-s2.0-S0094129825001129 https://www.clinicalkey.com/playContent/1-s2.0-S0094129826000192 Clinics in Plastic Surgery, Volume 53, Issue 3, 2026 Jul, Pages 481-496 | Van Spronsen, Nicole, MD; Lambie, Caden, MD; Notrica, David M., MD;...<br/>Pediatric lower extremity reconstruction, especially following trauma or oncologic resection, presents unique challenges requiring a multidisciplinary approach. Management emphasizes early, thorough debridement, appropriate fixation—often with fle... https://www.clinicalkey.com/playContent/1-s2.0-S0094129826000192 https://www.clinicalkey.com/playContent/1-s2.0-S0094129826000179 Clinics in Plastic Surgery, Volume 53, Issue 3, 2026 Jul, Pages 371-380 | Zolper, Elizabeth G., MD; Kleiber, Grant M., MD; Parikh, Rajiv P., MD, MPHS<br/>Gustilo IIIC fractures represent the most severe spectrum of lower extremity trauma, characterized by high-energy skeletal injury, vascular disruption, and soft-tissue loss. Contemporary management demands early orthoplastic collaboration, rapid r... https://www.clinicalkey.com/playContent/1-s2.0-S0094129826000179