Microvascular Great Toe Transfer For Congenital Absence Of The Thumb
- 1 June 1978
- journal article
- research article
- Published by SAGE Publications in The Hand
- Vol. os-10 (2) , 113-124
- https://doi.org/10.1016/s0072-968x(78)80001-1
Abstract
Summary: Two cases of microvascular great toe transfer for congenital absence of the thumb in children are reported. A rationale and operative details are discussed. A long term follow up is needed, but at this stage the results are most encouraging. There has been no interference with gait.Keywords
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