Microsurgical two-stage reconstruction of the thumb. Case report.
A 40-year-old patient presented with traumatic amputation of the thumb and index finger. The second metacarpal bone fragment was transposed to lengthen the first metacarpal bone. A free flap from the lateral forearm was used to reconstruct the thenar region. Later, the second free toe-to-hand transfer was done from which he made a good recovery, achieving active flexion and extension in all joints.
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Department of Microsurgery, Vilnius University Emergency Hospital, Lithuania.
D000328:Adult; D000673:Amputation, Traumatic / Q000601:surgery*; D016025:Bone Transplantation; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008663:Metacarpus / Q000601:surgery; D008866:Microsurgery; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods*; D013933:Thumb / Q000293:injuries*; D014034:Toes / Q000637:transplantation*