Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

PCR01:32

PCR

Overview
Ziegler–Natta Chain-Growth Polymerization: Overview01:17

Ziegler–Natta Chain-Growth Polymerization: Overview

Ziegler–Natta polymerization is another form of addition or chain‐growth polymerization used for synthesizing linear polymers over branched polymers. The catalyst used for polymerization is the Ziegler–Natta catalyst, named after Karl Ziegler and Giulio Natta, who developed it in 1953. This catalyst is an organometallic complex of titanium tetrachloride and triethyl aluminum, with the active form of the catalyst being an alkyl titanium compound. Using the Ziegler–Natta catalyst, high molecular...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Health-Related Quality of Life Outcomes in Pediatric Patients With Apert Syndrome.

The Journal of hand surgery·2026
Same author

Violaceous, hyperkeratotic plaque in a pediatric patient.

JAAD case reports·2025
Same author

Regional Infantile Hemangiomas Associated With Raynaud Phenomenon.

Pediatric dermatology·2025
Same author

The Hand Surgeon's Role in the Management of Upper-Extremity Arteriovenous Malformation: A Review of the Literature.

The Journal of hand surgery·2025
Same author

Tendon interposition arthroplasty for degenerative arthritis of the trapeziometacarpal joint of the thumb.

The Journal of hand surgery·2025
Same author

Congenital Lower Extremity.

Clinics in plastic surgery·2025

Related Experiment Video

Updated: May 19, 2026

Improved Hysteroscopic Resection of Endometrial Polyps Using 6-Fr Micro-Scissors and Forceps
03:01

Improved Hysteroscopic Resection of Endometrial Polyps Using 6-Fr Micro-Scissors and Forceps

Published on: August 2, 2024

Refinements in pollicization: a 30-year experience.

Amir H Taghinia1, J William Littler, Joseph Upton

  • 1Boston, Mass.; and New York, N.Y. From Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, and St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital.

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
|August 30, 2012
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Index finger pollicization is the best method for thumb reconstruction. Technical refinements over 30 years have significantly improved the appearance and function of reconstructed thumbs.

More Related Videos

Convergent Polishing: A Simple, Rapid, Full Aperture Polishing Process of High Quality Optical Flats & Spheres
13:07

Convergent Polishing: A Simple, Rapid, Full Aperture Polishing Process of High Quality Optical Flats & Spheres

Published on: December 1, 2014

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: May 19, 2026

Improved Hysteroscopic Resection of Endometrial Polyps Using 6-Fr Micro-Scissors and Forceps
03:01

Improved Hysteroscopic Resection of Endometrial Polyps Using 6-Fr Micro-Scissors and Forceps

Published on: August 2, 2024

Convergent Polishing: A Simple, Rapid, Full Aperture Polishing Process of High Quality Optical Flats & Spheres
13:07

Convergent Polishing: A Simple, Rapid, Full Aperture Polishing Process of High Quality Optical Flats & Spheres

Published on: December 1, 2014

Area of Science:

  • Hand surgery
  • Reconstructive surgery
  • Thumb reconstruction

Background:

  • The thumb is crucial for hand function, and its loss significantly impacts quality of life.
  • Index finger pollicization is the gold standard for thumb reconstruction.
  • Continuous refinement of surgical techniques is essential for optimal outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline five key technical refinements in index finger pollicization developed over 30 years.
  • To demonstrate how these refinements enhance both the aesthetic and functional results of thumb reconstruction.
  • To present data from a large series of cases (313) to support the efficacy of these modifications.

Main Methods:

  • Review of 313 cases of index finger pollicization over a 30-year period.
  • Detailed description of five specific technical refinements: incision modification, metacarpal head positioning, extrinsic tendon repositioning, intrinsic tendon repositioning, and thenar augmentation.
  • Evaluation of outcomes based on improvements in appearance and function.

Main Results:

  • Five technical refinements have been successfully implemented in 313 cases.
  • Modifications include improved web space contouring, optimized carpal arch recreation, enhanced thumb pronation, maximized thumb strength, and improved appearance via adipofascial flaps.
  • These refinements lead to better functional and aesthetic outcomes in thumb reconstruction.

Conclusions:

  • Index finger pollicization, with specific technical refinements, is a highly effective method for thumb reconstruction.
  • The described modifications address key aspects of thumb anatomy and biomechanics, leading to superior results.
  • Long-term experience and a substantial case series validate the benefits of these advanced surgical techniques for patients with thumb loss.