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Coronoid-Temporalis Pedicled Flap for Orbital Floor Defect Reconstruction
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Oblique triangular neurovascular osteocutaneous flap for hook nail deformity correction
Antonio García-López1, Carlos Laredo1, Adaly Rojas1
1Upper Limb Unit, Orthopedic Surgery Department, Hospital General Universitario de Alicante, Alicante, Spain; Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Department, Hospital General Universitario de Alicante, Alicante, Spain.
A new surgical technique using a compound homodigital advancement flap addresses hook nail deformity after fingertip amputation. This method corrects the underlying bone defect, improving both aesthetics and function.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic surgery
- Hand surgery
- Plastic surgery
Background:
- Hook nail deformity presents significant aesthetic and functional challenges following fingertip amputations.
- Existing surgical methods often fail to address the critical osseous defect, potentially leading to persistent issues.
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