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Metacarpal Small Incision for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Published on: April 5, 2024
[Finger transfer from contra lateral hand on metacarpal hand--case illustration]
Jerzy Jabłecki1, Janusz Kaczmarzyk, Leszek Kaczmarzyk
1Pododdział Replantacji Kończyn, Szpital św. Jadwigi Slaskiej w Trzebnicy. jerzy.jablecki@interia.pl
Abstract:
A case of reconstruction of metacarpal hand by means of ring finger transfer from contra lateral hand is presented. The patient did not accept the option of a toe transfer. The finger was implanted on the third ray. The unification of bones was done by headless AO screw resulting in an excellent bony union. The result was assessed after 11 months. Sensitivity of the transferred finger is excellent; 2-points discrimination test: 8 mm, range of motion is small--65. The cosmesis of the recipient and donor hands are excellent. No diminishing of grasp strength or of the range of finger motion of the donor hand was observed. As the result of the transfer the patient is able to perform many activities which he was unable to do preoperatively.
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