Thumb reconstruction using second-toe transfer.
Although toe transfer is a relatively new operation, its early results have been highly satisfactory. This article presents the author's experience from 1977 to 1983 with a total of 45 thumb reconstructions using the second toe. All but three of these patients have resumed employment.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000673:Amputation, Traumatic / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007511:Ischemia / Q000209:etiology; D008866:Microsurgery / Q000379:methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D009068:Movement; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology; D013933:Thumb / Q000098:blood supply / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D014034:Toes / Q000098:blood supply / Q000637:transplantation*