Neurosensible reconstruction of the thumb in an emergency situation: Review of 107 cases

• Type: Another Publication in an International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2009

Authors

Horta R. (Author) Other; Barbosa R. (Author) Other; Oliveira I. (Author) Other; Amarante J (Author) FMUP; Marisa Marques (Author) FMUP; Cruz Reis J. (Author) Other; Rebelo M. (Author) Other

Journal

The Journal is awaiting validation by the Administrative Services.

Title: Techniques in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery

Vol. 13

Pages: 85-89

ISSN: 1089-3393

Indexing

Scopus - 8 Citations

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-007-QPG

DOI: 10.1097/bth.0b013e3181940c42

Abstract (EN): Coverage of a soft tissue defect of the thumb that cannot be replanted or without bone shortening is difficult to achieve, but it is essential to preserve key-pinch and to restore a sensible and painless pulp.We reviewed retrospectively 107 cases of thumb reconstruction in an emergency situation using the following flaps: Moberg, radial innervated cross-finger, Venkataswami-Subramanian, Foucher, Tezcan, and Littler.The choice of the flap was determined by the extension and location of the injury; Foucher flap (56 cases) was the most used one, and it proved to be the best choice as shown by the results. Nevertheless, Tezcan flap also proved to be a good alternative. © 2009 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Inc.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 4