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Microsurgical toenail transfer to the hand.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
|July 1, 1991
Summary
Microsurgical free vascularized toenail transfers successfully reconstruct nail defects. This technique avoids deformity and atrophy, achieving excellent aesthetic and functional outcomes for patients.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Microsurgery
- Hand Surgery
Background:
- Nonvascularized toenail grafts are used for nail defects but often cause deformity or atrophy.
- Microsurgical techniques offer a potential solution to improve outcomes in nail reconstruction.