Utility of Restrata With Split-thickness Skin Graft to Reconstruct the Forearm Donor Site

Utility of Restrata With Split-thickness Skin Graft to Reconstruct the Forearm Donor Site

Adult patients undergoing a radial forearm free flap or ulnar forearm free flap will be randomized to the use of the Restrata graft in combination with split-thickness skin graft for reconstruction. Photos will document whether the Restata graft aids in the healing.

Inclusion Criteria:

• All patients age 19 or greater that will undergo radial forearm free flap or ulnar free flap.
• Photo documentation of wound bed at two weeks and four weeks must be obtainable either by physician or patient.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Active systemic immunosuppression (active use of high-dose steroids (≥40mg prednisone daily or equivalent) or other immunosuppressive medications OR medical conditions causing immunosuppression, i.e. human immunodeficiency virus etc).
• Diabetes mellitus with most recent Hemoglobin A1c ≥10.0 within 30 days prior to surgery.
• Morbid obesity (BMI >40).
• Inability to maintain wrist immobilization for full planned period.
• Severe malnutrition (prealbumin levels <10 mg per dL within 30 days prior to surgery OR BMI <15 (very severely underweight).
• Other conditions felt to significantly impair wound healing per surgeon discretion