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Metacarpal hand: classification and guidelines for microsurgical reconstruction with toe transfers
F C Wei1, T A el-Gammal, C H Lin
1Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Medical College, Taipei, Taiwan.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
|January 1, 1997
Summary
Functional restoration of the metacarpal hand (hand lacking finger prehensile ability) is possible with microvascular toe transfers. This study classifies metacarpal hand patterns to guide the selection of appropriate toe transfer procedures based on amputation level and thumb function.
Area of Science:
- Reconstructive surgery
- Microsurgery
- Hand surgery
Background:
- The metacarpal hand, characterized by the loss of finger prehensile ability, presents a significant reconstructive challenge.
- Functional restoration is crucial for improving quality of life and independence.
- Microvascular toe transfer techniques offer a viable solution for restoring hand function.