title: Functional transfer of pronator quadratus free flap for thenar muscle loss.
abstract: A case of functional replacement for traumatic thenar muscle loss using an innervated pronator quadratus free flap is reported. The pronator quadratus matched the damaged thenar muscle in size and excursion and provided satisfactory thumb opposition in long-term follow-up.
authors.affiliation: Division of Plastic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston 02114, USA.
authors.forename: W P
authors.initials: WP
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.forename: R S
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Idler
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001753:Blast Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods*