Opposition replacement: illustrated by a new technique. Preliminary report of cases.
A modification of le Coeur's method of restoring opposition of the thumb is described. An outrigger is built upon the thumb metacarpal to give a suitable direction of force, an enhanced mechanical advantage and an improved appearance.
D000328:Adult; D016025:Bone Transplantation; D006801:Humans; D007085:Ilium / Q000637:transplantation; D008297:Male; D008475:Median Nerve; D008722:Methods; D010243:Paralysis / Q000601:surgery*; D013933:Thumb / Q000601:surgery*; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous; D014459:Ulnar Nerve