Free phalangeal transfer: donor-site outcome

The role of non-vascularised free proximal phalangeal transfer in digital reconstruction in children remains controversial. Significant cosmetic and functional deficits can result in, the donor foot. We compare the donorsite soutcome following a new technique of reconstruction using a cylindrical il...

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Published in:British journal of plastic surgery 2002-06, Vol.55 (4), p.307-311
Main Authors: Bourke, Grainne, Ka, Simon P.J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Bone Transplantation - methods
Child, Preschool
donor-site outcome, phalangeal transfer, bone graft, digital reconstruction
Foot Deformities, Acquired - etiology
Foot Deformities, Acquired - surgery
Hand Deformities, Congenital - surgery
Humans
Infant
Medical sciences
Skin plastic surgery
Surgery (general aspects). Transplantations, organ and tissue grafts. Graft diseases
Toes - transplantation
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:The role of non-vascularised free proximal phalangeal transfer in digital reconstruction in children remains controversial. Significant cosmetic and functional deficits can result in, the donor foot. We compare the donorsite soutcome following a new technique of reconstruction using a cylindrical iliac-crest bone graft ( n=11) with the outcome following the technique previously described by Buck-Gramcko ( n=18)., We have found better preservation of toe stability and length following the bone-graft technique.
ISSN:0007-1226
1465-3087
DOI:10.1054/bjps.2002.3836