Coverage of soft parts of the Thumb. Guide for decision making
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rccot.2021.01.008Keywords:
thumb, surgical flap, hand flaps, soft-tissue coverage, reconstructive surgeryAbstract
Digital injuries are frequent in medical practice. When they involve the thumb, it is important to consider that an amputation affects up to 50% of the hands’ function and decreases its strength by up to 20%. Management of thumb injuries often requires coverage with local flaps, which are not always performed by hand surgeons. Choosing the right flap is essential to avoid restrictions in mobility and functional limitations of the injured finger. Our objective is to summarize and provide a strategy for the analysis of thumb injuries that may help to understand the different types of lesions, and the surgical approaches recommend in order to optimize coverage and long term results.Evidence Level: IV
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