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
