title: Shifting neurovascular island flap for the reconstruction of amputated digital stump.
abstract: A technique is presented for preserving the special fingertip tactile tissue after amputation of the stiff finger.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000672:Amputation Stumps; D000673:Amputation, Traumatic / Q000601:surgery*; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012677:Sensation; D012867:Skin / Q000098:blood supply / Q000294:innervation; D016038:Skin Transplantation; D013524:Surgical Flaps