Fourteen-year results of a reversed vascularized second metatarsophalangeal joint transfer: a case report.

Kanaya, Kohei; Wada, Takuro; Usui, Masamichi; Yamashita, Toshihiko · J Hand Surg Am · 2005

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

We report a case of free vascularized, second-toe metatarsophalangeal joint transfer in a 34-year-old manual laborer. The metatarsophalangeal joint of the left second toe was transferred to the metacarpophalangeal joint of the right ring finger in a reversed fashion. Fourteen years after surgery the transferred joint is painless and stable and flexion is 80 degrees with extension lag of 52 degrees without arthritic changes on radiographs.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy