CASE REPORT Type II Metacarpal Hands: Reconstruction Planning Revisited (original) (raw)
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Metacarpal Hand Reconstruction by Combined Second and Third Toe Transfer
Aquatic Botany, 2007
Rev Ortop Traumatol (Madr.) 2007;51: 15 Introduction. Multidigital amputations are a formidable challenge for the surgeon. In the case of amputations near the digital commissure the best reconstruction can be achieved using a combined flap of the 2nd and 3rd toes. The aim of this study is to present the functional results achieved in 5 patients who underwent combined 2nd and 3rd toe transplants to rehabilitate severely mutilated hands. Materials and methods. Since 1995 we performed 95 toeto-hand transplants with a survival rate of 94/95. Five pa,,,,tients (ages 21-53 years) that had suffered amputations of 5 fingers (3 cases), and 4 fingers (2 cases), underwent 2nd and 3rd toe flap combined transplants. All were operated on during the acute or subacute phase. Four of the patients that had suffered a thumb amputation underwent reconstruction by means of a big toe transplant in 3 cases and emergency ectopic middle toe reimplantation in 1 case. Thumb reconstruction was considered a priority and performed one week before the toe flap tandem transplants. Results. All the transplants survived. Minimum postoperative followup was 6 months. In all cases at least one stable tripod pincer grasp was achieved. As to the foot, there were no cases of toe crossover, permanent pain during gait or manifest functional impairment. The objective survey on cosmetic sequelae revealed that these were important to us but not so important for the patients. The patients would all choose to undergo the operation again and would advise other patients in the same situation to have this type of surgery. Conclusions. The complexity involved in the reconstruction of a metacarpal hand implies consideration of such issues as the position and number of toes to be transplanted and the management of associated tissue loss and blood supply. The combined transplant of the 2nd and 3rd toes allows recovery of a tripod pincer grasp and results in a high degree of patient satisfaction. The greater cosmetic sequelae are offset, in our opinion, by the greater pincer grasp stability. This type of surgery is recommended for patients that have suffered amputations of three fingers with three phalanges proximal to the commissural fold.
Functional outcomes of post-traumatic metacarpal hand reconstruction with free toe-to-hand transfer
Indian journal of plastic surgery : official publication of the Association of Plastic Surgeons of India
We present the functional outcomes of microvascular toe transfer to reconstruct the post-traumatic metacarpal hand deformity. Twelve toe transfers were successfully carried out in 11 patients. In each patient, the level of injury was classified according to the Wei classification system. Functional outcome was measured in seven patients using the Tamai score. Additional objective tests of function were carried out in three patients, including the Jebsen test, grip strength, pinch strength, web opening, static and moving two-point discrimination and Semmes-Weinstein monofilament testing. The average Tamai score was 69 (range 60-83.5). Six patients achieved 'good' outcomes and one patient, with a double toe transfer, an 'excellent' outcome. The average follow-up time was 43 months (range 10-148 months). This study shows how even a single toe transfer can restore useful function to a hand that has otherwise lost all prehensile ability.
Functional Salvage of a Hand After Unsuccessfull Attempt of Replantation
Clujul Medical, 2016
Amputation by crush injuries generally represents a contraindication for replantation, and especially when the lesion is caused by the summation of multiple concomitant traumatic mechanisms.We present the case of a 22 year- old female who arrived in our service with a crush/torsion amputation of all long fingers at the metacarpo-phalangeal level of the right hand. After the unsuccessful attempt of replantation, the functional reconstruction of the hand was achieved by using a double free flap transfer: anterolateral thigh perforator flap (ALT) and digital block transfer of second and third toes.
Replantation of an Amputated Hand- A Landmark surgery with Multidisciplinary Team Approach
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An amputation of the hand is a disastrous traumatic injury especially for advanced machinery workers which adversely affects the victim’s ability to earn a livelihood, support a family, and carry out daily activities. It also produces great psychological impact. In the following case report, we described a middleaged male with an amputation at the level of the distal forearm who underwent replantation. The transfer of the amputated hand, operative technique and postoperative status are described. Awareness of the possibility of salvage should be spread among healthcare providers and the need for immediate attention by a multispecialty team is advocated. This report reviews the literature related to the operative technique, contraindications and long-term results. Cardiovasc j 2022; 15(1): 106-110
Oman Medical journal, 2011
An amputation of the hand is a devastating injury. It adversely affects the victim's ability to earn a livelihood, support a family, and carry out daily activities. It has a great psychological impact. We report a middle aged male with an amputation at the level of the distal forearm who underwent replantation. The operative details of this case are described. Awareness of the possibility of salvage should be spread among healthcare personnel and the need for immediate attention by a multispeciality team is advocated. This report reviews the literature related to the operative technique, contraindications and long term results.
Late reconstruction of a traumatized hand with loss of multiple fingers
Revista Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica (RBCP) – Brazilian Journal of Plastic Sugery, 2017
Reconstrução tardia na mão traumatizada com perda de múltiplos dedos Mutilating hand injuries are a challenge to both the hand surgeon and the patient. The surgeon must make decisions ranging from the initial debridement to which fingers and joints will be preserved and the appropriate use of the parts to be removed. Late reconstruction constitutes the second part of this difficult task. The difficulty attributed to the characteristics of each lesion, the large number of treatment possibilities, and the different levels of complexity must be adapted to the personal needs and motivation of each patient. This case report describes a late hand reconstruction with index and middle finger loss, using metacarpophalangeal joint transplantation of the index finger to gain the proximal interphalangeal function of the middle finger.
Between January 2000 and July 2009, five adults who had suffered bilateral traumatic below-elbow amputations, received bilateral hand-forearm allografts performed by the Lyon team. We report the functional benefits achieved over a mean follow-up period of 7.6 years (range 4–13 years), up to December 31st, 2013. Clinical measurement is hampered by the lack of specific validated assessment tools, obliging us to use non-specific standardized evaluation means. Our assessment shows that the restoration of motion, strength, and sensibility are fair. Functional results (Carroll upper extremity function test, 400-point test, Activities of daily living) are good, as well as quality of life evaluation (RAND-36). Subjective and overall results explored with questionnaires – Disabilities of the Arm Shoulder and Hand (DASH), Hand Transplantation Score System (HTSS), are very good. Improvement was seen to continue during the first three years, and then tend to become stable. Continued efforts should be directed at designing comprehensive, condition-specific, reliable outcome measurement tools. Continuous monitoring and evaluation of patients is required to assess the long-term risk-benefit balance.