Reconstruction of soft tissue defects using thumb homodigital flap
- VernacularTitle:拇指软组织缺损的本体皮瓣修复
- Author:
Hongtai HU
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- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Tissue defect;
Homodigital flap;
Thumb repair
- From:
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma
2002;0(01):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To explore effective methods of repairing injured thumb soft tissue with thumb homodigital flap. Methods Three types of thumb homodigital flap, Hueston flap, Moberg flap and the dorsoulnar artery flap of the thumb (Brunelli flap), were used to repair 10 cases of thumb soft tissue defects. Results All flaps survived completely without any partial loss. The appearance was satisfactory. The length of injured thumb was reserved and the sensation recovered in some patients. Conclusion This operation technique seems to be a relatively simple way of covering the exposed bone without additional bony shortening of the thumb and achieving early recovery of the sensation of the thumb. When there are multiple digital injuries, it is the first choice in reconstruction of thumb defects.
