title: Thumb lengthening of the Gillies' method.
abstract: The Gillies' method of thumb lengthening is presented. It has proved of value in cases of isolated loss of the thumb in the region of the metacarpophalangeal joint sustained by a working man, particularly as pollicisation is not considered justifiable in such cases. The method achieves a result in a one-stage procedure and provides a strong useful thumb although of limited length. Sensation on the tactile surface is good due to preservation of the median nerve supply.
mesh_terms: D000673:Amputation, Traumatic / Q000601:surgery*; D001852:Bone Lengthening / Q000379:methods*; D016025:Bone Transplantation; D006801:Humans; D008866:Microsurgery / Q000379:methods; D009048:Motor Skills; D010043:Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013933:Thumb / Q000293:injuries*