Intraosseous wiring in toe-to-hand transplantation.

Abstract

Although there are many reports on bony fixations in finger replantations, information pertaining to fixation methods in toe-to-hand transplantations is scarce. The results of intraosseous wiring were evaluated in 68 toe-to-hand transplantations in 47 patients. Clinical and radiological evaluation of bony union was conducted an average of 30 months after the procedure. There was no malunion. There was one painless pseudarthrosis, with an overall nonunion rate of 1.5%. Intraosseous wiring is a simple, quick, dependable, and consistent method of fixation in toe-to-hand transplantation.