Cross thumb transfer.
Thumb reconstruction following amputation was accomplished by microvascular transfer of the thumb from the contralateral paralyzed hand in two cases. The appearance and function of the transferred thumbs were excellent and no problem was seen in the donor hand.
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National Orthopaedic Centre, Kronprinsesse Märthas Institutt, Oslo, Norway.
Hetland
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D000328:Adult; D000673:Amputation, Traumatic / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010243:Paralysis / Q000150:complications; D013933:Thumb / Q000293:injuries* / Q000637:transplantation*; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous / Q000379:methods