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Total middle ray amputation

H Lyall1, D Elliot

  • 1St Andrew's Centre for Plastic Surgery, Billericay, UK.

Journal of Hand Surgery (Edinburgh, Scotland)
|October 1, 1996
PubMed
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Middle ray amputation involving complete middle metacarpal excision offers a functional and cosmetic solution for hand reconstruction. This surgical technique effectively creates a stable three-finger hand, improving finger alignment and function.

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Area of Science:

  • Hand Surgery
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Reconstructive Surgery

Background:

  • Middle ray amputation is a complex procedure often requiring careful consideration of functional and aesthetic outcomes.
  • Maintaining hand function and appearance after metacarpal excision presents unique surgical challenges.

Observation:

  • Excision of the entire middle metacarpal, including its base, was performed on eight patients.
  • This technique facilitated closer approximation of the index and ring metacarpal bases.
  • The surgical approach minimized the tendency for finger scissoring or separation during flexion.

Findings:

  • Complete middle metacarpal removal allowed the index and ring metacarpal bases to migrate together.
  • No functional deficits were observed following the metacarpal base excision.

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  • The procedure resulted in a well-aligned three-finger hand with improved function.

    • Implications:

    • This surgical technique offers a viable method for hand reconstruction after middle ray amputation.
    • The approach enhances both the functional and cosmetic results of hand surgery.
    • Further studies could explore long-term outcomes and patient satisfaction with this reconstructive method.