title: Rerouting vessels and nerves from other digits in replanting an avulsed and degloved thumb.
abstract: In avulsion and degloving injuries of amputated thumbs, we have rotated nearby neurovascular bundles and dorsal digital vessels to restore circulation and sensation. This has been done in 5 patients, and 3 thumbs survived with preservation of length and good function.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000673:Amputation, Traumatic / Q000601:surgery*; D005385:Fingers / Q000098:blood supply / Q000294:innervation / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012092:Replantation / Q000379:methods*; D013933:Thumb / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*