title: Oblique triangular neurovascular osteocutaneous flap for hook nail deformity correction.
abstract: Hook nail deformity results in aesthetic and functional problems after fingertip amputations. Previously described techniques do not correct the osseous defect, which may be the principle cause of the problem. We present a surgical technique based on a compound homodigital advancement flap combining bone of the distal phalanx, finger pulp, and skin. We describe this technique, report a case, and discuss the advantages over former techniques.
authors: Upper Limb Unit, Orthopedic Surgery Department, Hospital General Universitario de Alicante, Alicante, Spain; Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Department, Hospital General Universitario de Alicante, Alicante, Spain. Electronic address: garcialopez1@hotmail.com.
authors: Antonio
authors: A
authors: García-López
authors: Upper Limb Unit, Orthopedic Surgery Department, Hospital General Universitario de Alicante, Alicante, Spain; Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Department, Hospital General Universitario de Alicante, Alicante, Spain.
authors: Carlos
authors: C
authors: Laredo
authors: Upper Limb Unit, Orthopedic Surgery Department, Hospital General Universitario de Alicante, Alicante, Spain; Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Department, Hospital General Universitario de Alicante, Alicante, Spain.
authors: Adaly
authors: A
authors: Rojas
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000673:Amputation, Traumatic / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D001858:Bone Nails; D005260:Female; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006085:Graft Survival; D006801:Humans; D009264:Nails, Malformed / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000098:blood supply* / Q000637:transplantation; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014945:Wound Healing / Q000502:physiology
keywords: Fingertip amputation; abnormal nail; hook nail; pedicled flaps