Correction of hypoplastic thumb by free transfer of metatarsal bone: a case report.
A new form of correction of hypoplasia of the thumb is presented in a case of grade 3 thumb hypoplasia. The distal half of the second metatarsal together with its epiphyseal plate was used to lengthen the first metacarpal bone and improve thumb function. This method represents a promising alternative to pollicization in this type of thumb hypoplasia.
Schneider
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Clinic for Plastic, Hand, and Reconstructive Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Germany.
Reichert
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B
Pallua
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N
Meyer
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H
D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008682:Metatarsal Bones / Q000637:transplantation*; D013933:Thumb / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery*; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous