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Successful reconstruction of the ring finger using a twisted toe flap
Hiroaki Nakazawa1, Motohiro Nozaki, Yuji Kikuchi
1Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Tokyo Women's Medical University, Tokyo, Japan.
Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery
|January 5, 2005
Summary
This study presents a novel technique for reconstructing a total ring finger amputation using a modified twisted toe flap. This method offers a cosmetically appealing solution for severe finger injuries.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Reconstructive Surgery
- Microsurgery
Background:
- Thumb reconstruction commonly utilizes various flaps, but ring finger reconstruction remains less documented.
- Total ring finger deficit presents unique reconstructive challenges.
Observation:
- A case of ring finger amputation proximal to the proximal-interphalangeal joint was successfully reconstructed.
- A modified twisted toe flap was employed for the reconstruction.
Findings:
- The twisted toe flap provided a cosmetically satisfactory outcome for the ring finger.
- A free groin flap was simultaneously used to manage the donor site defect.
Implications:
- This technique offers a viable and aesthetically pleasing option for total ring finger reconstruction.
- The modified twisted toe flap may become a standard approach for similar complex digital amputations.