Toe-to-hand transplantation

Hand Clin. 2003 Feb;19(1):165-75. doi: 10.1016/s0749-0712(02)00127-0.

Abstract

In the mutilated hand microsurgical toe-to-hand transplantation provides thumb and finger reconstruction that is superior to conventional techniques in appearance and function. Hand reconstruction using toe transplantation should be individually planned and carefully executed to obtain optimal results and minimal disability in the donor foot.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Amputation, Traumatic / surgery
  • Dissection
  • Finger Injuries / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Metacarpophalangeal Joint / surgery
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures*
  • Toes / transplantation*