title: [Proximal amputation injuries of the thumb including the radial half of the hand. Case reports].
abstract: The primary treatment of proximal amputations of the thumb and radial half of the hand is of particular importance, if the primary functions of a basic hand are to be restored. It is of utmost importance, that such treatment be carried out by a highly experienced reconstructive surgeon, since the transplantation or transposition of blood vessels, nerves, tendons and skin and soft-tissue flaps may be necessary. Five case reports illustrate the fundamental principles of primary and secondary reconstruction of the hand.
authors.affiliation: Abteilung für Hand- und Mikrochirurgie, Fransiz Pasteur Hastanesi, Taksim, Istanbul, Türkei.
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authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Gülgönen
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000673:Amputation, Traumatic / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D018737:Hand Strength / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D012086:Reoperation; D012092:Replantation / Q000379:methods*; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013933:Thumb / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery
vernacular_title: Proximale Amputationsverletzungen des Daumens einschliesslich der radialen Handhälfte. Fallbeschreibungen.