Open AccessReversed vascularized second metatarsal flap for reconstruction of Manske type IIIB and IV thumb hypoplasia with reduced donor site morbidity
Author(s) -
Dedi Tong,
Lehao Wu,
Pengcheng Li,
Yanbo Rong,
Bo Liu,
WPAndrew Lee,
Qipei Wei,
Lu Liu,
He-Jia Miao,
Shan-Lin Chen
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
chinese medical journal/chinese medical journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.537
H-Index - 63
eISSN - 2542-5641
pISSN - 0366-6999
DOI - 10.1097/cm9.0000000000000477
Subject(s) - medicine , thumb , surgery , carpometacarpal joint , hypoplasia , metatarsal bones , osteoarthritis , alternative medicine , pathology
The predominant method for Manske type IIIB and IV thumb hypoplasia is pollicization. However, for those who are not willing to sacrifice the index finger, a method that could reconstruct a functionally capable and aesthetically acceptable thumb remains desirable. This study aimed to investigate and assess the functional and radiographic outcomes of utilizing a reversed vascularized second metatarsal composite flap for thumb reconstruction as a new alternative.