Vascularized Pedicled Proximal Phalanx Flap for Spare Part for Reconstruction of Metacarpal Avulsion Injury

Pedicled on-top plasty for thumb reconstruction: utilization of proximal phalanx of an injured ring finger.

Thumb has a critical role in the hand function. It is the most important digit for pinching and grasping. Therefore, thumb amputation demands its replantation or reconstruction to restore the hand functions. A case of hand injury which involved multiple digits along with amputation of thumb is reported. The thumb had amputation level just distal to Metacarpophalangeal joint (MPj) along with amp...

Avulsion fracture of proximal phalanx 3rd finger

Thumb reconstruction by grafting skeletonized amputated phalanges and soft tissue cover – A new technique: A case series

This study reports five cases of crush-avulsion injury to the thumb at different levels presented at our plastic and hand surgery unit between 2005 and 2007. All of the patients were male labors with machine injuries to the thumb with non-replantable amputations. Distal phalanx or proximal phalanx, or both, were used as a free cortical bone graft. The amputated part was skeletonized keeping the...

Traumatic Partial Avulsion of Pinna Reconstruction with Limberg Flap

Traumatic injuries of ear range from simple lacerations to complex avulsions and crush injuries. The complicating factors involved are cartilage involvement, poor vascularity of the region and need for high cosmetic satisfaction. Various techniques have been described for reconstruction of earlobe after traumatic injuries. Here, we describe the reconstruction of a partially avulsed pinna using ...

Pedicled unipolar latissimus dorsi flap for reconstruction of finger extensor *

We describe the use of a pedicled unipolar latissimus dorsi flap to restore finger extension. The patient had large defects in the radial nerve and extensor musculature. A long-tailed, 50-cm-long flap was prepared, which enabled the end of the flap to be sutured to the extensor digitorum.