Functional evaluation of a great toe transfer and the osteoplastic technique for thumb reconstruction in the same individual |
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Authors: | Sabapathy S R Venkatramani H Bharathi R R |
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Institution: | Department of Plastic Surgery, Hand and Reconstructive Microsurgery, Ganga Hospital, Swarnambika Layout, Ramnagar, Coimbatore, India. rajahand@vsnl.com |
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Abstract: | Since the popularization of microvascular toe transfer, there has been a tendency to relegate osteoplastic reconstruction techniques for the thumb to history. A case is presented which shows that a successful and well-planned osteoplastic thumb reconstruction can match microsurgical reconstruction in all functional activities. Cosmetically, the toe transfer is the better reconstructive option but it may cause significant donor site morbidity. |
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