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Adult Mouse Digit Amputation and Regeneration: A Simple Model to Investigate Mammalian Blastema Formation and Intramembranous Ossification
Published on: July 12, 2019
Toe-to-thumb reconstruction
1Plastic Reconstructive Surgery, Chang-Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang-Gung University, Taoyuan County, Taiwan.
Abstract:
Multiple digital losses will result in crippled hand function and toe transfers are proven to provide replacement of prehensile function. Given that basic hand function requires three factors, viz. an ulnar component, a radial component and opposition, various toe transfers can accomplish thumb ray and ulnar digital defect restoration. Opponensplasty and interpositional suspension arthroplasty can provide circumduction to the thumb component required to perform prehensile functions.
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