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Functional Evaluation of a Great Toe Transfer and the Osteoplastic Technique for Thumb Reconstruction in the Same Individual

S. R. SABAPATHY
H. VENKATRAMANI
R. R. BHARATHI

From the Department of Plastic Surgery, Hand and Reconstructive Microsurgery, Ganga Hospital, Swarnambika Layout, Ramnagar, Coimbatore, India

Correspondence: Dr S. Raja Sabapathy, Department of Plastic Surgery, Hand and Reconstructive Microsurgery, Ganga Hospital, Swarnambika Layout, Ramnagar, Coimbatore-641 009, India. Tel.: +91-422-235-050, 235051; Fax: +91-422-235608; E-mail: rajahand{at}vsnl.com

Since the popularization of microvascular toe transfer, there has been a tendency to relegate osteoplastic reconstruction techniques for the thumb to history. A case is presented which shows that a successful and well-planned osteoplastic thumb reconstruction can match microsurgical reconstruction in all functional activities. Cosmetically, the toe transfer is the better reconstructive option but it may cause significant donor site morbidity.

Journal of Hand Surgery (British and European Volume), Vol. 28, No. 5, 405-408 (2003)
DOI: 10.1016/S0266-7681(02)00304-2
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