Immediate pollicization of an amputated index finger.
A case of immediate pollicization of an amputated index finger is reported. The patient sustained accidental amputation of the entire thumb and index finger and subtotal amputation of the middle finger of her left hand. Two years following replantation of the index finger to the thumb position, the finger has limited motion but the patient has a functional replanted digit.
D000673:Amputation, Traumatic / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D005385:Fingers / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D012092:Replantation; D013933:Thumb / Q000293:injuries*