Segmental bony reconstruction of the thumb by composite groin flap: a case report.
The use of a pedicled, osteocutaneous groin flap to reconstruct a composite, interpositional loss of tissue in the thumb is reported. The bone is transferred as a living segment, not a dying graft, and hence affords the rapidity and strength of primary bony union.
D000328:Adult; D016025:Bone Transplantation; D006119:Groin; D006801:Humans; D007085:Ilium; D008297:Male; D009984:Orthopedic Fixation Devices; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013933:Thumb / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous