title: Microsurgical reconstruction in abnormalities of children's hands.
abstract: Microsurgical reconstruction offers unique opportunities for improving function and appearance in children's hands affected by congenital anomalies or following trauma. Strong parallels exist between the surgery for congenital and post-traumatic defects. This article defines some of the methods used in replacement of skin, the creation of new digits, and the transfer of muscles.
authors.affiliation: St. James's University Hospital, Leeds, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Kay
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: McGuiness
mesh_terms: D000673:Amputation, Traumatic / Q000601:surgery; D002648:Child; D005385:Fingers / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000601:surgery; D006225:Hand / Q000601:surgery*; D006228:Hand Deformities, Congenital / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008866:Microsurgery; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013710:Tendons / Q000601:surgery; D014034:Toes / Q000637:transplantation*