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Toe-to-hand transfer: experience with thirty-eight digits.

M Yoshimura, S Nomura, S Yamauchi

    The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery
    |June 1, 1980
    PubMed
    Summary

    Toe-to-hand transfers effectively reconstruct thumbs and fingers lost due to traumatic amputation or congenital defects. This microsurgical procedure offers a satisfactory solution for restoring hand function and alleviating patient distress.

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    Area of Science:

    • Microsurgery
    • Hand surgery
    • Reconstructive surgery

    Background:

    • Traumatic amputation of the thumb or fingers, and congenital defects, cause significant functional difficulty and mental distress.
    • Restoring function and appearance in these cases is a major challenge in reconstructive surgery.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the efficacy of toe-to-hand transfer for reconstructing defective thumbs and fingers.

    Main Methods:

    • Toe-to-hand transfer procedure was utilized.
    • The microsurgical technique was applied to reconstructive cases.

    Main Results:

    • The procedure was performed on 32 patients, involving 38 digits.
    • Satisfactory functional and aesthetic outcomes were achieved in the majority of cases.

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    Conclusions:

    • Toe-to-hand transfer is a viable and effective microsurgical option for thumb and finger reconstruction.
    • This technique significantly improves function and patient well-being after amputation or congenital defects.