Double-toe transplantation following temporary insertion of a block of silicone for reconstruction of a traumatic metacarpal defect.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
The treatment of the mutilated hand with more than one digit missing and a metacarpal defect is challenging. We used double-toe transfer after temporary insertion of a block of silicone to fill the bony defect.
Medical subject headings
- Amputation, Traumatic
- Artificial Limbs
- Hand Injuries
- Silicones
- Toes
Anatomy
- hand