Pediatr. praxi. 2012;13(5):332-334

Loss of a thumb in a teenager: options of management and long-term outcomes

MUDr.Tomáš Kempný, Ph.D.1,2, MUDr.Břetislav Lipový2,3, MUDr.Martin Rozprým4, MUDr.Alice Hokynková2,3, MUDr.Jana Bartošková2, MUDr.Nora Gregorová2
1 Klinika Wels, Rakousko
2 Klinika popálenin a rekonstrukční chirurgie, FN Brno
3 Lékařská fakulta Masarykovy univerzity, Brno
4 Ambulance plastické chirurgie, Ostrava

The thumb is a very important functional as well as aesthetic component of the hand. Its loss may not only lead to mental deprivation, particularly

among children, but also to a marked limitation in the function itself. In recent years, microsurgical techniques have acquired a major role

in thumb reconstruction. The present case report describes a case of a traumatic loss of a thumb and its subsequent reconstruction in which,

for the purpose of better function and appearance, two free flaps, twisted two toe and serratus anterior musculocutaneous flap, were used.

Keywords: twisted two toe, teenager

Published: November 1, 2012  Show citation

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Kempný T, Lipový B, Rozprým M, Hokynková A, Bartošková J, Gregorová N. Loss of a thumb in a teenager: options of management and long-term outcomes. Pediatr. praxi. 2012;13(5):332-334.
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