FINGER RECONSTRUCTION USING REMNANT PROXIMAL STUMP AND ITS MP JOINT N MULTIPLE LOSS OF FINGERS / 解放军医学杂志

ABSTRACT

A new method for finger reconstruction in multiple loss (more than 3) of fingers with the use of one of the remnant stumps together with its metacarpophalangeal joint has been successfully used in 6 cases (8 fingers) since September 1983. Common digital artery, dorsal veins and digital nerves were anastomosed (or with a pedical of arcus palmaris superficialis without artery anastomosis), and the flexor and extensor tendons united individually. Follow-up of 12-24 months showed a good appearance,circulation and sensation. The reconstructed finger, 4.5-7.0cm long had interphalangeal joint. Functions of the fingers were satisfactory. The transplant was obtained from the injured hand only, so that there was no tissue loss of tissue from any normal limb. It was relatively simple and the patient accepted this method readily.