Microsurgical reconstruction of the hand.
Microsurgical reconstruction of the hand includes methods of surface coverage, replacement of end organ sensibility, component restoration of tendons and joints, and composite transfers of toes and toe parts for digits and thumbs. In the past decade, these procedures have become available in most university medical centers.
Gould
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Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee 53226.
D000328:Adult; D000673:Amputation, Traumatic / Q000601:surgery; D002648:Child; D006225:Hand / Q000601:surgery*; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008866:Microsurgery; D013518:Surgery, Plastic; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013933:Thumb / Q000293:injuries; D014034:Toes / Q000637:transplantation