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¹Division of Plastic Surgery, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA. friedri@uw.edu

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Thumb reconstruction restores key thumb functions like mobility and sensibility. Treatment varies by loss level, with options including soft tissue repair, ray lengthening, and digit transfers for optimal outcomes.

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Area of Science:

Hand surgery
Reconstructive surgery
Orthopedics

Background:

Thumb loss significantly impacts hand function and quality of life.
Restoring cardinal thumb traits (mobility, stability, sensibility, length, appearance) is crucial.
Thumb loss is classified into distal, middle, and proximal thirds based on anatomical location.

Purpose of the Study:

To outline current strategies for thumb reconstruction.
To categorize treatment options based on the level of thumb loss.
To provide a comprehensive overview of reconstructive techniques.

Main Methods:

Classification of thumb loss into distal, middle, and proximal thirds.
Review of surgical techniques for each level of reconstruction.
Discussion of methods for increasing thumb ray length and relative length.

Main Results:

Distal third reconstruction primarily involves soft tissue restoration.
Middle third reconstruction offers options like metacarpal lengthening, osteoplastic reconstruction, toe transfer, and phalangization.
Proximal third reconstruction is effectively managed with toe transfer, pollicization, or on-top plasty.

Conclusions:

Thumb reconstruction techniques are tailored to the specific level of bone and soft tissue loss.
A range of reconstructive options exist, from simple soft tissue repair to complex digit transfers and pollicization.
Successful thumb reconstruction aims to restore function, stability, and appearance, improving patient outcomes.