Little finger-to-thumb microvascular transfer

J Reconstr Microsurg. 1998 Aug;14(6):401-6. doi: 10.1055/s-2007-1000199.

Abstract

This case report documents a unique thumb reconstruction performed at the authors' institutions. The amputated dominant right thumb of a manual laborer was electively reconstructed with microvascular transfer of the previously partially amputated little finger from the same hand. At 1 year postoperatively, the patient returned to work with excellent grip and pinch strength, thumb opposition to all digits, and 8 mm of static two-point discrimination. The technical details of the operation are described and compared with other analogous reports in the literature.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Amputation, Traumatic / surgery*
  • Fingers / transplantation*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Microsurgery / methods
  • Surgical Flaps
  • Thumb / injuries
  • Thumb / surgery*