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Free neurovascular cutaneous toe pulp transfer for thumb reconstruction
Author(s) -
Stern Peter J.
Publication year - 1987
Publication title -
microsurgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.031
H-Index - 63
eISSN - 1098-2752
pISSN - 0738-1085
DOI - 10.1002/micr.1920080310
Subject(s) - neurovascular bundle , medicine , thumb , second toe , pulp (tooth) , microsurgery , surgery , soft tissue , anatomy , dentistry
Abstract Free vascularized toe pulp transfer to the thumb is a technique to restore sensibility and durable soft tissue coverage to the thumb. This article reviews alternative techniques for coverage; the neurovascular anatomy of the great toe; and the technique of microvascular toe pulp transfer. Although the procedure is technically demanding, it provides excellent coverage with minimal donor morbidity.