Nonvascularized toe proximal phalanx transfers in the treatment of aphalangia.
The indications for nonvascularized toe phalanx transfers are limited. Radiolucency in the region of the transferred physis does not necessarily indicate a functional growth plate. Older age is not a contraindication to toe phalanx transfers. The results of this procedure can be improved and information from experimental physeal transplantation may help the surgeon to improve technique.
James
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Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shriner's Hospital for Children, Sacramento, CA 95817, USA.
Durkin
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D005385:Fingers / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006228:Hand Deformities, Congenital / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D011859:Radiography; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods; D014034:Toes / Q000637:transplantation*; D016896:Treatment Outcome