Thumb reconstruction using congenital syndactylised toes in a child with transverse arrest of digits. (June 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Tan, Jacqueline Siau Woon; Tu, Yuan-Kun
• Is Part Of: JPRAS open. Volume 4(2015)
• Page Start: 7
• Page End: 11
• Publication Date: 2015-06
• Subjects: Toe transfer -- Thumb reconstruction -- Transverse arrest -- Syndactylised toes; Surgery, Plastic -- Great Britain -- Periodicals; 617.9505
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jpra.2015.03.005
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2352-5878

Abstract

Abstract: An absent thumb with transverse arrest of digits and multiple toe syndactylies is an uncommon occurrence. Surgical options are limited and hence treatment may not be standard. We report a case whereby microsurgical transfer of syndactylic second and third toes for thumb reconstruction was performed for an 18-year-old boy with thumb absence and multiple congenital deformities of the fingers and toes.