Toe-to-hand transfer: evolving indications and relevant outcomes

J Hand Surg Am. 2013 Jul;38(7):1431-4. doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2013.03.020.

Abstract

Toe-to-hand transfer is indicated for many types of congenital and traumatic thumb absences. This review will highlight the applications of toe-to-hand transfer and their functional, aesthetic, and psychosocial outcomes. Despite its technical complexity, toe to hand reconstruction techniques can provide an elegant option to restore function for patients with difficult hand disabilities.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Amputation, Traumatic / surgery*
  • Esthetics
  • Finger Injuries / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures / methods*
  • Thumb / injuries
  • Thumb / surgery*
  • Toes / transplantation*