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Secondary Thumb Reconstruction in a Mutilated Hand.
David Graham1, Praveen Bhardwaj2, S Raja Sabapathy3
1Department of Plastic, Hand & Reconstructive Microsurgery and Burns, Ganga Hospital, 313, Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore 641 043, Tamil Nadu, India.
Hand Clinics
|October 8, 2016
Summary
Thumb amputation significantly reduces hand function. Reconstruction aims to restore function, minimize donor site issues, and speed recovery using methods like toe transfers or pollicization.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Hand Surgery
- Microsurgery
Background:
- The thumb is crucial for hand function, and its loss can decrease function by up to 40%.
- Traumatic thumb amputation leads to significant patient morbidity and functional impairment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize indications and technical considerations for thumb reconstruction after amputation.
- To outline goals of thumb reconstruction: functional restoration, minimized donor site morbidity, and expedited recovery.
Main Methods:
- Review of common thumb reconstruction techniques including toe transfers, osteoplastic reconstruction, and pollicization.
- Assessment of the status of remaining digits in cases of mutilated hands.
Main Results:
- Thumb amputation can result in up to a 40% reduction in hand function.
- Various reconstructive options exist, tailored to the specific clinical scenario.
Conclusions:
- Thumb replantation should be attempted when feasible.
- Careful assessment of the hand and appropriate selection of reconstruction methods are vital for optimal outcomes.