Question 1

can a orthopedic surgeon do skin graft or flap?

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Typically not: Orthopedic trauma surgeons occasionally do skin grafts. Flap procedures, however, are typically done by plastic surgeons.

Question 2

anyone know about skin grafts?

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Sure, lots.: Next question? Seriously, it depends what you want to know. A piece of skin is taken from a "donor" area and grafted onto the treatment area, usually when skin can't be stretched enough to close a wound primarily. They are also used to treat severe burns, where lots of skin area has been destroyed. Grafting should only be done by someone with special training and expertise.

Question 3

how long after skin grafts can i heal?

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At least 3 weeks: It takes at least 3 weeks and closer to 3 months for skin grafts to achieve significant adherence to minimize the risk of shear or stress forces on the donor site and recipient sites. This may also be influenced by the thickness of the graft as well as the location of the graft. For exampe longer periods may be advised for the sole of the foot -.

Question 4

can you tell me anything about skin grafts?

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Yes: Skin grafts are very helpful after losing large amounts of skin.  If there are areas that can not cover your body from burns, or other injuries skin can be removed from other parts of your body or cadeaver skin can be used to place over the uncovered area to protect your body.  This usually works well for healing and allows a much better cosmetic look for the area needing to be covered.

Question 5

i am circumsized but skin has grafted back, is there a procedure to correct this?

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Yes....: I'm not sure what you mean by "grafted back."  there is a surgical procedure to fix just about anything that may be wrong with you.  Find a reliable urologist or surgeon who specializes in this surgery for details.

Question 6

how do they do a skin graft?

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Skin from one area..: Is taken off and put down somewhere else.  There is a lot of technical stuff but that's the basics.

Question 7

what issues might require a skin graft?

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Tissue loss: Loss of the layers of skin or other soft tissue defects are some of the reasons. Typically, a skin graft is used to accelerate or improve healing. Common reasons for skin grafts include burns, trauma, skin ulceration, tissue loss from cancer.

Question 8

how do doctors remove skin for a graft?

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Very carefully: It depends on whether is a full thickness skin graft of a split thickness skin graft. In full thickness the skin is comolete excised and the remaining defect is sewn together. In a split thickness graft we use a machine called a dermatome that shaves off the top few layers of the skin.

Question 9

what occurs during a skin graft procedure?

Accepted Answer

Skin transplant: An thin layer of skin is shaved off of the donor site on the body. That piece of skin may be turned into a mesh sheet. The skin graft is then transplanted to the area that needs it. The donor site (new wound) can be treated in a number of different ways.

Question 10

what can i do to make my skin graft go away?

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Skin graft: You can't make your skin graft go away but you may be able to improve its appearance.  It depends on the size and location of the graft, the reason you needed the graft, and whether the graft was full thickness or partial thickness.  See the doctor that gave you te graft and ask what can be done to improve the appearance.

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