Thumb Injuries

1 April 1970

journal article
research article
Published by SAGE Publications in The Hand

Vol. 2 (2) , 126-129
https://doi.org/10.1016/0072-968x(70)90008-2

Abstract

The principles of management of thumb injuries are outlined. Primary treatment for specific soft tissue injuries, grouped according to their anatomical sites, is detailed. Definitive reconstruction is described where appropriate. Amputations are classified and the appropriate primary definitive management outlined. The feasibility of autografting the amputated thumb is mentioned.

Keywords

RECONSTRUCTION
SOFT
THUMB INJURIES
INJURIES THE PRINCIPLES
TREATMENT
TISSUE
AUTOGRAFTING
MANAGEMENT OF THUMB
PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT

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Sensory Rehabilitation of the Injured Thumb
Published by Wolters Kluwer Health ,1967
The neurovascular island flap in thumb reconstruction
British Journal of Plastic Surgery, 1966
Resurfacing of the Thumb Following Major Skin Loss
Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, 1962