Functional thenar eminence myocutaneous flap for reconstruction of thumb volar defect.
- Author:
Zefanias Carlos PAULINO
1
;
Shengxiang TAO
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430071, China.
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- MeSH:
Adult;
Humans;
Male;
Myocutaneous Flap;
Thumb;
injuries;
surgery
- From:
Chinese Journal of Traumatology
2015;18(3):175-177
- CountryChina
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
This case report describes the use of a Functional Thenar Eminence myocutaneous flap for reconstruction of volar defect of distal right thumb of a 25-year-old male who sustained a twisting injury while working. Part of bone and tendon were exposed and the tip of the distal phalanx was crushed, with bony defect.
