title: Thumb reconstruction by free microvascular transfer of an injured index finger.
abstract: Thumb reconstruction for amputation at the metacarpal phalangeal level was accomplished by microneurovascular transfer of the contralateral damaged index finger ray, including metacarpal phalangeal joint. This transfer accomplished a successful thumb restoration and removed a cumbersome index finger amputation stump, improving function in both hands. This case emphasizes the merits of spare part transfer in hand reconstructive surgery made possible by microneurovascular techniques.
mesh_terms: D000672:Amputation Stumps; D000673:Amputation, Traumatic / Q000601:surgery*; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D005385:Fingers / Q000637:transplantation*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008662:Metacarpophalangeal Joint / Q000637:transplantation; D008875:Middle Aged; D013518:Surgery, Plastic; D013933:Thumb / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery