Current Reconstruction Options for Traumatic Thumb Loss
Author(s)
Graham, David J
Venkatramani, Hari
Sabapathy, S Raja
Griffith University Author(s)
Year published
2016
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Traumatic loss of a thumb results in notable functional impairment. Multiple reconstructive procedures have been described to address these deficits. Compared with no reconstruction, any procedure is of benefit. However, each of the described methods offers subtle benefits and downsides and may be more applicable in certain situations. We present a review of current reconstructive options for traumatic thumb amputation in 2016.Traumatic loss of a thumb results in notable functional impairment. Multiple reconstructive procedures have been described to address these deficits. Compared with no reconstruction, any procedure is of benefit. However, each of the described methods offers subtle benefits and downsides and may be more applicable in certain situations. We present a review of current reconstructive options for traumatic thumb amputation in 2016.
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Journal Title
The Journal of Hand Surgery
Volume
41
Issue
12
Subject
Clinical sciences
Science & Technology
Life Sciences & Biomedicine
Orthopedics
Surgery
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