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Advancement Flaps

When a wound is too large to be closed through primary suturing, and other options like free grafting or local wound care are not feasible, using local flaps for reconstruction should be considered. Among various types of local flaps, the simplest is the advancement flap. Advancement flaps are crucial in wound closure by allowing scar camouflage along cosmetic subunit junctions. However, designing and transferring advancement flaps require expertise in several concepts, including managing standing cutaneous cones, directing primary tension vectors, and optimizing flap perfusion. This activity reviews the techniques, contraindications, and indications of utilizing advancement. Contraindications are discussed to ensure clinicians are well-informed about scenarios where alternative methods might be more appropriate. Indications for employing advancement flaps, allowing clinicians to recognize situations where this technique offers optimal outcomes, are covered. Further, this activity underscores the vital role of the interprofessional team in caring for patients who require advancement flaps. The shared knowledge gained from the course enables the interprofessional team to collectively address challenges associated with advancement flaps, ensuring coordinated efforts for optimal patient outcomes.

Credit & MOC Details

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Credit types

AAPA Category 1 Credit™Up to 2 creditsAMA PRA Category 1 Credit™Up to 2 creditsNursingUp to 2 creditsPharmacyUp to 2 credits

MOC types

ABS — Accredited CMEUp to 2 pointsABOS — Accredited CMEUp to 2 pointsABA — Lifelong LearningUp to 2 pointsABTS — Accredited CMEUp to 2 pointsABS — Self-AssessmentUp to 2 pointsABOHNS — Self-AssessmentUp to 2 pointsABTS — Self-AssessmentUp to 2 points

FDA REMS

No

Qualifies for MIPS

No

Target Specialties

Cross-Specialty

Relevant across 7 specialties.

Pricing

Fee varies

This provider typically $49–98

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  • Article / monograph / reference
  • Credit · Up to 2 credits
  • MOC · Up to 2 points
  • Fee varies · this provider typically $49–98
  • Released
    Sep 1, 2026
  • Last day to claim credit
    Sep 1, 2029 3 years left

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