title: Simplified technique for replantation of the thumb.
abstract: Replantation of the thumb is more difficult than that of the fingers since the palmar vessels are out of the plane of the hand. A simplified technique is presented, in which vein graft extensions are anastomosed to the proper digital vessels prior to osteosynthesis. Utilizing this technique, arterial reconstruction can proceed at a more rapid rate with fewer positioning problems.
mesh_terms: D000673:Amputation, Traumatic / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D012092:Replantation / Q000379:methods*; D013933:Thumb / Q000098:blood supply / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*