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- Title
Total Thumb Reconstruction by an Index Finger Transposition.
- Authors
TAKAMI, H.; TAKAHASHI, S.; ANDO, M.
- Abstract
A case of total thumb reconstruction after traumatic amputation is described. The reconstruction was carried out as a staged procedure with preliminary application of a pedicle flap, and a normal index finger transposition, followed by opposition transfer using the abductor digiti quinti muscle. Twenty-seven months after the index finger poilicization, the reconstructed thumb had satisfactory function.
- Publication
Journal of Hand Surgery (17531934), 1986, Vol 11, Issue 1, p31
- ISSN
1753-1934
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1016/0266-7681_86_90007-0