title: Reconstruction of an Entire Thumb Metacarpal: A Case Report.
abstract: This case report discusses the reconstruction of an entire thumb metacarpal after a diagnosis of giant cell tumor of bone. The patient underwent excision of the entire thumb metacarpal, followed by interposition of a tricortical iliac crest bone graft and metacarpophalangeal and carpometacarpal joint arthrodeses. This option allowed salvage of the patient's native thumb with functional use as a stable post to which she can pinch and grasp objects. At 9 months postoperatively, there was no evidence of recurrence.
authors.affiliation: Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, La.; and Department of Surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Hand Surgery Division, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, La.
authors.forename: Soobin
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Lim
authors.affiliation: Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, La.; and Department of Surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Hand Surgery Division, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, La.
authors.forename: Kelly L
authors.initials: KL
authors.lastname: Babineaux