title: Reverse homodigital dorsoradial flap for thumb soft tissue reconstruction: surgical technique.
abstract: A variety of local flaps are described for reconstruction of soft tissue defects of the thumb. Restored sensibility, low donor-site morbidity, full restoration of function and range of motion, and an acceptable aesthetic outcome are requirements in thumb reconstruction. Reverse homodigital dorsal radial flap of the thumb provides most of these requirements and allows for dependable coverage of radiopalmar or dorsal thumb defects without affecting other digits.
authors.affiliation: BG-Trauma Center, Ludwigshafen, Department of Hand and Plastic Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany.
authors.forename: Manuel
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Hrabowski
authors.forename: Oliver
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Kloeters
authors.forename: Günter
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Germann
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000098:blood supply; D013933:Thumb / Q000098:blood supply / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*