Long-term results in epiphyseal transplants in congenital deformities of the hand.
Experiences in several decades of doing epiphyseal transplants, as free grafts or in island flaps, are described. The long-term results are noted. Based on the latter, some specific policies for the treatment of ectrodactylic hands have been formulated.
D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004838:Epiphyses / Q000637:transplantation*; D005260:Female; D005385:Fingers / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D006225:Hand / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D006228:Hand Deformities, Congenital; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D008663:Metacarpus / Q000637:transplantation; D011859:Radiography; D014034:Toes / Q000637:transplantation