AbstractLoco-regional flaps are most common surgeries performed in field of plastic surgery. Postoperatively patient may need to maintain the particular position to preserve the vascularity of the flap to prevent the direct pressure application over the recently raised loco regional flap. Local flaps over the back will be very cumbersome for the patient postoperatively to maintain the prone and lateral position to prevent the direct pressure over the flap. In this case report we will assess the role innovative splint to prevent the application of direct pressure over locoregional flap in lower back.
Keywords: Flaps; Protective splints; Innovation.