Wrist immobilisation of radial artery forearm flap (RAFF) donor site following split-thickness skin graft: A scoping review

Yamini Dave, Jodie Wiseman, Olivia Palac, Hayley Mudge, Luke McCarron, Occupational Therapy Department, Bond University, Bond Institute of Health and Sport, School of Health, Department of Occupational Therapy, University of the Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs, Occupational Therapy Department, Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service, Orthopaedics and Trauma Department, Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service, Australian Research Collaboration for Hands

Hand Therapy

Published online on November 06, 2025

Abstract

Hand Therapy, Volume 31, Issue 2, Page 116-128, June 2026.
IntroductionThe radial artery forearm flap (RAFF) is a versatile free tissue transfer used for many clinical presentations. RAFF donor sites typically require a split-thickness skin graft (STSG) for closure. Whilst early rehabilitation of RAFF donor site(...