Reconstruction of distal segment defect of thumb with reverse dorsal radial flap.
- Author:
Chao YANG
1
;
Chuan LÜ
;
Jiang-Ping CHEN
;
Jian-Xing SONG
;
Xin XING
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Adult; Female; Finger Injuries; surgery; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Skin Transplantation; methods; Soft Tissue Injuries; surgery; Surgical Flaps; blood supply; Thumb; injuries; Young Adult
- From: Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2009;25(3):186-188
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo introduce the application of reverse dorsal radial flap in reconstruction of distal segment defect of thumb.
METHODSFrom January 2004 to June 2007, 24 cases of soft tissue defect with exposed bone or tendon at the distal segment of thumb were involved. The flap size ranged from 2 cm x 2 cm to 3 cm x 4 cm.
RESULTSVenous congestion happened in 3 cases with one case of partial necrosis at the distal end of the flap. All the other flaps survived completely. The follow-up period was 6 - 24 months. The appearance and function of the thumbs were satisfactory. The 2-point discrimination was 7 - 11 mm (mean 9.3 mm).
CONCLUSIONSReverse dorsal radial flap is a good option for reconstruction of distal segment defect of thumb.
