5. The medial plantar artery island flap with the pedicle dissected free is created. 6. An immediate postoperative photograph shows Integra in place and bolster dressing applied to the donor site. 7.

This artery sits on the dorsum (top) of the foot, between the two tendons of the extensor digitorum longus muscle. It runs over the tarsal bones and then down toward the plantar (sole) of the foot.