Subemergency reconstruction of grade Ⅲ and Ⅳ thumb defect by great toe wrap-around flap combined with the tissue flap of second toe / 中华显微外科杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To explore the surgical technique and clinical effect of combined great toe wraparound flap and second toe tissue flap transfer for subemergency reconstruction of grade Ⅲ and Ⅳ thumb defect.Methods From July,2011 to March,2014,12 patients of grade Ⅲ and Ⅳ thumb defect were treated by transfering combined great toe wrap-around flap and second toe tissue flap transfer.The second toe tissue flap was carried out to cover donor site defect of the big toe.Results All the 12 transplants survied and were followed up for 6 to 24 months.The reconstructed thumbs had near nomal appearace and good fuction,2-point discrimination ranged from 0.6 cm to 0.8 cm.According to the trial standard of upper limb part of functional assessment of the Hand Surgery Branch of Chinese Medical Association,among the 12 eases,there were excellent in 9,good in 3.Impact on the donor foot was minor with limited complications.The patients were able to weight-bearing walking after one months of operation.For long-term follow-up,no case had successive ulces,obvious pain and claudication.Conclusion The reconstructed thumbs by great toe wrap-around flap combined with the tissue flap of second toe had near nomal appearace and good fuction.