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Reconstruction of a digitless hand.

Z J Yu1

  • 1Department of Orthopaedics, Shanghai No. 6 People's Hospital, China.

The Journal of Hand Surgery
|September 1, 1987
PubMed
Summary

Toe-to-hand transplant successfully reconstructed a digitless hand using skin-nail flaps and toes. The reconstructed hand regained normal sensation and motor function within five months.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Microsurgery
  • Reconstructive Surgery

Background:

  • Limb reconstruction presents significant challenges.
  • Toe-to-hand transplantation is a viable option for digit avulsion injuries.

Observation:

  • A digitless left hand was reconstructed.
  • Transplanted tissues included a big toe skin-nail flap and adjacent toes from both feet.

Findings:

  • The reconstructed hand demonstrated satisfactory functional recovery and cosmetic outcomes.
  • Regained normal sensibility and independent motor ability in the transplanted digits.

Implications:

  • This reconstructive technique offers a promising solution for severe hand injuries.
  • Restores both sensation and motor function, improving quality of life.