Experience of Vascularized Joint Transfer for Segmental Loss of M-P Joint: A Case Report
10.4055/jkoa.1986.21.5.943
- Author:
Eun Woo LEE
;
Jae Myeung CHUN
;
Young Joon HA
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Vascularized joint transfer;
M-P joint
- MeSH:
Follow-Up Studies;
Hand;
Joints
- From:The Journal of the Korean Orthopaedic Association
1986;21(5):943-947
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Restoration of the M-P joint of a damaged or lost joint by trauma, tumor and others is necessary for adequate function of the hand. Several procedure have been described for restoration of the M-P joint. We experienced a case of vascularized joint transter for a lost joint by trauma. After 1 year and 2 months follow-up, there have been no degenerative change and no pain.
