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Rebecca Samantha Everitt1, Rajive Jose2, Irfan Yaseen2
1Department of Anatomical Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK.
The Journal of Hand Surgery, European Volume
|June 4, 2024
Abstract:
A cadaveric study showed that vascularized transfer of the articular surface of the ipsilateral first metatarsal head with the lateral collateral ligament could be suitable for reconstruction of the proximal pole of scaphoid and scapholunate ligament. Further study of the technique is recommended.

