Finger reconstruction by second toe transfer technique
- Author:
Vo Van Chau
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Finger reconstruction
- MeSH:
Surgery, Plastic;
Surgery
- From:Ho Chi Minh city Medical Association
2005;10(3):143-146
- CountryViet Nam
- Language:Vietnamese
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Abstract:
In the Hospital for Trauma and Orthopedics of Ho Chi Minh city from 1995 to 2004, there were 15 cases (12 male and 3 female) with second toe transfer to replace 8 lost thumbs, 5 lost total long fingers and 2 cases of double toe transfer. Results: All 15 cases had good health and good recovery. The follow-up in 9 patients showed 5 patients in grade 1 recovery and 4 patients in grade 2 recovery according to Pho's evaluation criteria, that means they were useful
