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Shanmuganathan Raja Sabapathy¹, Hari Venkatramani¹, Praveen Bhardwaj¹

¹Department of Plastic, Hand, and Reconstructive Microsurgery, Ganga Hospital, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.

Journal of Hand Surgery Global Online

|April 4, 2025

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Microvascular toe transfers restore hand prehension after severe injuries. Key factors for success include radical debridement, primary wound healing, and preserving anatomical structures like the metacarpophalangeal joint and first web space.

Area of Science:

Orthopedic Surgery
Microsurgery
Hand Reconstruction

Background:

Severe hand injuries often result in loss of prehensile function.
Restoring hand function requires advanced reconstructive techniques.

Purpose of the Study:

To outline the principles and preferred techniques for microvascular toe transfers in severe hand mutilations.
To detail the prerequisites and surgical considerations for successful toe transfers.

Main Methods:

Utilizing microvascular toe transfers for hand reconstruction.
Employing radical debridement and primary wound healing.
Preferred soft tissue coverage with a pedicled groin flap.
Preserving the metacarpophalangeal joint and first web space.

Keywords:

Microsurgery Mutilating injuries Reconstruction Thumb amputation Toe transfer

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Performing staged toe transfers for complex cases, prioritizing thumb reconstruction.

Main Results:

Successful restoration of prehension is achievable with meticulous surgical technique.
Primary toe transfer is effective for isolated thumb loss.
Staged reconstruction, starting with the thumb, yields optimal outcomes for multiple digit loss.
Great toe transfer is suitable for thumb reconstruction in extensive palm and finger loss.

Conclusions:

Microvascular toe transfer is a viable option for severe hand mutilations.
Careful surgical planning, including flap selection and joint preservation, is crucial.
High-quality tendon and nerve repair, coupled with diligent hand therapy, ensures functional recovery.