A Useful Technique for Templating the Reverse Radial Forearm Flap (RFF) for Thumb Degloving Injuries

Georgios Christopoulos1, David R Thomson1, Martin E Jones1

  • 1Plastic Surgery Department, Queen Victoria Hospital, East Grinstead, UK.

Summary

Thumb degloving injuries present challenges for replantation. A novel technique using the amputated thumb as a template for radial forearm flap (RFF) design improved tissue estimation and reduced complications.