Thumb Reconstruction Using a Modified Masquelet Technique Following Crush Injury: A Case Report
- Author:
Ahmad-Faris MK
1
;
Vijayan G
2
;
Ankimtay R
1
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Miri Hospital, Miri, Malaysia
2. Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Sarawak General Hospital, Kuching, Malaysia
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords:
thumb reconstruction;
masquelet technique for thumb;
thumb crush injury;
thumb salvage surgery;
two-stage technique for thumb
- From:Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal
2026;20(No. 1):69-
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Traumatic crush injury of the thumb is devastating and often
resulted in poor functional outcome. Various reconstruction
options available according to surgical expertise. Masquelet
technique is well-established in the long bones of lower
limb. Only a handful of cases reported for thumb, especially
in Asia region. We described a case of crush injury of right
thumb following a trauma. The bony defect was initially
filled with antibiotic spacer and subsequent reconstruction
with tricortical iliac graft, a modified Masquelet two-stage
technique. It is a versatile tool which provide satisfactory
functional outcome and hand appearance.
- Full text:2026030911085251877thumb-reconstruction-masquelet.pdf
