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J Hand Microsurg 2016; 08(02): 106-108
DOI: 10.1055/s-0036-1585058
Case Report
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Thumb Replantation Using the Superficial Palmar Branch of the Radial Artery

Sang Hyun Cho
1   Institute of Micro and Hand Surgery, Duson Hospital, Gyeonggi-do, Korea
,
Ahmed Suparno Bahar-Moni
2   Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Bangladesh Institute of Health Sciences General Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh
,
Hyun Chul Park
1   Institute of Micro and Hand Surgery, Duson Hospital, Gyeonggi-do, Korea
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01 February 2016

11 May 2016

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01 July 2016 (online)

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Abstract

The thumb is the most important part of the hand. If thumb is amputated, all efforts should be made to replant it to preserve hand functions. Good functional outcome can be obtained with successful thumb replantation than with other reconstructive surgery. We present a case of thumb amputation of a 44 -year-old male with severe damage to the soft tissues and bony structures of the radial part of the hand. We performed the replantation anastomosing the superficial palmar branch of the radial artery as donor artery as the proximal part of thumb digital arteries were severely damaged due to crush injury and got favorable result.

Keywords

thumb amputation - superficial palmar branch of radial artery
 

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