title: Digital distraction lengthening followed by free vascularized epiphyseal joint transfer.
abstract: This is the first report of combined digital distraction lengthening followed by free vascularized metatarsophalangeal joint transfer. This restored mobility, stability, length, and growth potential in the ring finger of the mutilated hand in a child.
authors.affiliation: Microsurgery Research Centre, St. Vincent's Hospital, Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia.
authors.forename: D I
authors.initials: DI
authors.lastname: Singer
authors.forename: B M
authors.initials: BM
authors.lastname: O'Brien
authors.forename: M F
authors.initials: MF
authors.lastname: Angel
authors.forename: G J
authors.initials: GJ
authors.lastname: Gumley
mesh_terms: D001852:Bone Lengthening / Q000379:methods*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004838:Epiphyses / Q000637:transplantation; D005260:Female; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000601:surgery; D005385:Fingers / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008662:Metacarpophalangeal Joint / Q000601:surgery; D008683:Metatarsophalangeal Joint / Q000098:blood supply / Q000637:transplantation*; D009068:Movement; D014033:Toe Joint / Q000637:transplantation*