title: Partial thumb reconstruction using the proximal skin paddle radial artery island flap.
abstract: Four cases of partial thumb reconstruction using the radial artery island flap are presented. The flap will provide in variable amounts all the elements required for reconstruction of a severely damaged thumb.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001158:Arteries; D002056:Burns / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D012867:Skin / Q000098:blood supply; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013933:Thumb / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*