title: [Hueston's flap for reconstruction of loss of distal thumb substance].
abstract: The classical rotation flap described by J. Hueston involves the advancement of a denervated skin area on the distal stump. In distal amputations of the thumb, this flap should only be used on the lateral side in order to avoid creating a blind medial pulp. Furthermore, this leaves a proximal skin defect thereby exposing the neurovascular bundles. This secondary defect is best covered by a lateral triangular rotation flap.
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013933:Thumb / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery
vernacular_title: Le lambeau de Hueston dans les recouvrements des pertes de substance distales du pouce.