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International Orthopaedics
Published in: International Orthopaedics 4/2011

01-04-2011 | Original Paper

Functional and aesthetic results of immediate reconstruction of traumatic thumb defects by toe-to-thumb transplantation

Authors: Dong Huang, Hong-Gang Wang, Wei-Zhi Wu, Hui-Ru Zhang, Hao Lin

Published in: International Orthopaedics | Issue 4/2011

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Abstract

Traumatic thumb defects significantly affect the function and appearance of the hand; thus, thumb reconstruction is very important in clinical practice. In our report, three reconstruction strategies of toe-to-thumb transplantation, based on the amputation level of the thumb, were used for immediate thumb reconstruction in 27 patients with traumatic thumb defects. All procedures were performed successfully. Patients were satisfied with the function and appearance of the reconstructed thumb. These results indicate that if the reconstruction method is properly selected based on the amputation level of the thumb, toe-to-thumb transplantation is feasible for the immediate reconstruction of the thumb.
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Metadata
Title
Functional and aesthetic results of immediate reconstruction of traumatic thumb defects by toe-to-thumb transplantation
Authors
Dong Huang
Hong-Gang Wang
Wei-Zhi Wu
Hui-Ru Zhang
Hao Lin
Publication date
01-04-2011
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
International Orthopaedics / Issue 4/2011
Print ISSN: 0341-2695
Electronic ISSN: 1432-5195
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00264-010-1044-2

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