Method of extending a flap of skin

Details Method of extending a flap of skin Method of extending a flap of skin

1988-02-01

1990-01-30

Thaler, Michael H.

Surgery

Instruments

Sutureless closure

A61B 1704

Patent

active

048966800

ABSTRACT:
A method of applying force to the skin such as to for use in stretching the skin by load cycling, or for use as a surgical retractor, utilizes an apparatus that comprises two pins or hooks that are joined together by a flexible nylon strap. The strap has rectangular apertures separated by lateral bars. One end of the strap is riveted to one pin while the other end of the strap is passed through a ratchet locking device mounted on the other pin. In use, one pin is fastened to a loose flap of skin and the other pin is fastened to another site on the skin surface. The free end of the strap is then pulled through the locking device, which holds it against movement in the opposite direction, until the desired tension is applied, the skin under tension is allowed to creep and extend in length, and the free end of the strap is then pulled further through the locking device to reapply tension to the skin.

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