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J Reconstr Microsurg 1984; 1(2): 155-159
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1007069
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© 1984 by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc.

Reconstruction of the Thumb by Free Skin Flap of the Big Toe

Zhong-Jia Yu, Hao-Go Ho, Cheng-Hua Tang
  • Department of Orthopedics, Shanghai, Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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Accepted for publication 1984

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08 March 2008 (online)

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ABSTRACT

Experience with 12 cases of thumb reconstruction is reported, utilizing a free skin flap from the big toe and remodelled iliac bone graft, to create metacarpal and phalangeal configuration. Results show that the reconstructed thumbs have good functional recovery, cosmetic appearance, and varying degrees of sensation. The procedure preserves the big toe of the donor foot and produces minimal impairment.[1]

11 Editorial Note: This paper describes experience with 12 cases of thumb reconstruction that use essentially the same technique as that reported by W.A. Morrison, B. M. O'Brien, and A.M. MacLeod in 19801. As it adds experience with an additional 12 cases and was part of the original Chinese-French symposium, it is being published.

11 Editorial Note: This paper describes experience with 12 cases of thumb reconstruction that use essentially the same technique as that reported by W.A. Morrison, B. M. O'Brien, and A.M. MacLeod in 19801. As it adds experience with an additional 12 cases and was part of the original Chinese-French symposium, it is being published.