title: Nonvascularized toe proximal phalanx transfers in the treatment of aphalangia.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shriner's Hospital for Children, Sacramento, CA 95817, USA.
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: James
authors.forename: R C
authors.initials: RC
authors.lastname: Durkin
mesh_terms: 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