Resumen
Background and Objectives. The hand is part of not only the physical appearance of the individual but also of the most important evolutionary functions of human beings. The amputation of multiple fingers generates a major constraint affecting the quality of life of these patients. Patients and Methods. In this article we present the surgical technique performed by our team in cases of transfer from the second toe and of combined transfer from the secon and third toes for the treatment of the metacarpal hand. Results.We detail the results obtaniend in a group of 5 patients. Conclusions: Reconstruction of metacarpal hand by transferring toes becomes the best alternative to restore hand functionality and improve quality of life.
Título traducido de la contribución | Personal experience in metacarpal hand |
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Idioma original | Español |
Páginas (desde-hasta) | 57-63 |
Número de páginas | 7 |
Publicación | Cirugia Plastica Ibero-Latinoamericana |
Volumen | 42 |
N.º | 1 |
Estado | Publicada - 01 ene. 2016 |
Publicado de forma externa | Sí |
Palabras clave
- Digital amputation
- Digital transfer
- Metacarpal hand
- Microsurgery
- Toe to hand transfer