title: Hand reconstruction using a damaged index finger.
abstract: Improvement in the function and appearance of hand brought about by using tissue from a damaged index finger is presented. The damaged index finger could have been retained as a stiff digit or thrown away in the bucket.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D005385:Fingers / Q000637:transplantation*; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013518:Surgery, Plastic; D013933:Thumb / Q000293:injuries; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous