Soft-tissue coverage of the hand: a case-based approach.

Eberlin, Kyle R; Chang, James; Curtin, Catherine M; Sammer, Douglas M; Saint-Cyr, Michel; Taghinia, Amir H · Plast Reconstr Surg · 2014

case_series · Level IV

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Abstract

Adequate soft-tissue coverage of the hand is paramount to achieve optimal aesthetic and functional results in patients with complex hand defects. In this article, the authors present four illustrative clinical cases and discuss potential reconstructive modalities. For each scenario, two surgical options are discussed: one established and one nontraditional method of reconstruction. The authors' preferred method and technical pearls for execution are presented.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy