Thumb Reconstruction Using Amputated Phalanges
Author Information
Author(s): Salah Mohammad Murshid, Khalid Khalid
Primary Institution: Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
Hypothesis
Using skeletonized amputated phalanges as free cortical bone grafts can effectively reconstruct non-replantable thumb injuries.
Conclusion
The study found that using amputated phalanges as free grafts is an effective method for thumb reconstruction.
Supporting Evidence
- All patients returned to work after the reconstruction.
- Follow-up X-rays showed no osteoporotic resorption after one year.
- The reconstruction provided good functional and cosmetic results.
Takeaway
If someone loses part of their thumb, doctors can use the bones from the amputated part to help rebuild it, which can work really well.
Methodology
The study involved five male laborers with non-replantable thumb amputations who underwent reconstruction using skeletonized phalanges as grafts.
Limitations
The study is limited by the small sample size and the specific demographic of the participants.
Participant Demographics
All participants were male laborers aged between 22 and 35 years.
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