Free toe pulp transfer to restore traumatic digital pulp loss.
Nine toe pulp flaps based on the first dorsal metatarsal artery for reconstruction of thumb and index pulp loss are reviewed. The method is capable of giving excellent results, and particular indications are noted.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D005385:Fingers / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000379:methods; D013933:Thumb / Q000601:surgery; D014034:Toes / Q000637:transplantation*