Long-term donor site outcome after second toe transfer for congenital hand differences

This study evaluates the long-term donor site outcomes after second toe transfers for congenital hand differences performed during childhood. In total, 25 toe transfers in 18 patients were followed up for a mean period of 17.4 years. We examined the patients clinically, radiologically and with a gai...

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Published in:The Journal of hand surgery, European volume European volume, 2024-07, Vol.49 (7), p.899-904
Main Authors: Hellevuo, Camilla, Jokihaara, Jarkko, Kaistila, Tiina, Leppänen, Olli V., Vilkki, Simo K.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Child
Child, Preschool
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Hand Deformities, Congenital - surgery
Humans
Infant
Male
Patient Reported Outcome Measures
Patient Satisfaction
Polydactyly - surgery
Retrospective Studies
Syndactyly - surgery
Toes - transplantation
Transplant Donor Site
Young Adult
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Summary:This study evaluates the long-term donor site outcomes after second toe transfers for congenital hand differences performed during childhood. In total, 25 toe transfers in 18 patients were followed up for a mean period of 17.4 years. We examined the patients clinically, radiologically and with a gait analysis system. Patient-reported outcome measures were collected. The patients were asymptomatic and there were no problematic clinical or radiological findings. Patients expressed high levels of satisfaction. The results were consistent, regardless of the resection level in the toe transfer or whether the operation was unilateral or bilateral. No postoperative complications or late reoperations on the foot were observed. Level of evidence IV
ISSN:1753-1934
2043-6289
2043-6289
DOI:10.1177/17531934231211569