Cross-Finger Pedicle Flap in Hand Surgery

Cross finger flap for reconstruction of complex finger defects

Traumatic hand injuries are commonly due to machinery accidents, road traffic accidents and are usually severe. Among the hand injuries, fingertips are most frequently injured. Injuries to the underlying structures of hand carry the potential for serious handicap and can lead to significant functional and cosmetic deficits. Phalangeal defects exposing bone and tendons always require flap covera...

Recurrent Dislocation of the Proximal Interphalangeal Joint of the Finger: A Rare Issue in Hand Surgery

Recurrent dislocation is not common in small joints. This report presents a new case of chronic recurrent dislocation of proximal interphalangeal joint of the finger in which soft tissue injuries have a role in the dislocation. The patient was a 23 years old man who had referred to our center because of recurrent dislocation of proximal interphalangeal joint of his right ring finger during spor...

Paramedian Forehead Flap Raised in the Base of Previously Used Median Forehead Flap Pedicle

The cross-finger flap. An established reconstructive procedure.

Cross-finger flaps have been performed by our group in more than 200 patients. Subjective questioning and objective testing in a random group of 23 of these patients confirms the value of this procedure for reconstruction of the injured finger. It is reliable and flexible in its application. The patients usually report their flaps to be functional, durable, and free of pain. Cold intolerance, a...

Innervated Cross-Finger Pulp Flap for Reconstruction of the Fingertip

BACKGROUND Fingertip injuries involving subtotal or total loss of the digital pulp are common types of hand injuries and require reconstruction that is able to provide stable padding and sensory recovery. There are various techniques used for reconstruction of fingertip injuries, but the most effective method is functionally and aesthetically controversial. Despite some disadvantages, cross-fin...