The radial transposition flap. A useful composite flap.
This paper describes the application of a radial transposition flap raised on the dorsum of the index finger to cover the skin defect on the thumb in eleven patients. The operative technique is described in detail. The flap is easy to perform. It provides good quality of skin with sensation. The donor site can be closed primarily.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000673:Amputation, Traumatic / Q000601:surgery*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D011826:Radial Nerve / Q000637:transplantation; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013933:Thumb / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000293:injuries / Q000294:innervation / Q000601:surgery*