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Thumb reconstruction--great toe transfer.

F A Valauri1, H J Buncke

  • 1Department of Plastic Surgery, New York University Medical Center, New York.

Clinics in Plastic Surgery
|July 1, 1989
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Great toe transplantation offers a safe and effective solution for thumb reconstruction, restoring lost function and form. This technique provides a near-anatomical match, utilizing bone, joint, tendon, and innervated skin for superior results.

Area of Science:

  • Reconstructive surgery
  • Microsurgery
  • Hand surgery

Background:

  • Thumb reconstruction has evolved over 100 years with diverse surgical techniques.
  • The ideal reconstruction aims to replace lost tissue with like tissue, restoring function with minimal donor site morbidity.
  • Advancements in microsurgery and composite tissue transfer have expanded reconstructive possibilities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of great toe to thumb transfer as a reconstructive procedure.
  • To compare the advantages and disadvantages of great toe transplantation against other thumb reconstruction methods.

Main Methods:

  • Review of clinical experience and existing literature on thumb reconstruction techniques.
  • Focus on great toe to thumb transfer, analyzing its anatomical suitability and functional restoration.

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  • Clinical series of 80 great toe transplants evaluated for outcomes.

    • Main Results:

    • Great toe transplantation is a safe, reliable, and efficient method for thumb reconstruction.
    • The great toe's anatomical similarity to the thumb allows for comprehensive restoration of bone, joint, tendon, and innervated skin.
    • This procedure offers significant advantages with few disadvantages compared to alternative techniques.

    Conclusions:

    • Great toe to thumb transfer is a highly effective reconstructive option for thumb loss.
    • The procedure successfully restores thumb attributes, providing superior functional and aesthetic outcomes.
    • Continued advancements in microsurgery support the growing success of composite tissue transfers like toe-to-thumb.