Principalization of pollicization of the index finger in congenital absence of the thumb

Título:	Principalization of pollicization of the index finger in congenital absence of the thumb
Autores/as:	Foucher, Guy Medina, Jose Lorea, Patrick Pivato, Giorgio
Clasificación UNESCO:	321315 Traumatología
Palabras clave:	Congenital Differences Malformations Pollicization Thumb Hypoplasia
Fecha de publicación:	2005
Publicación seriada:	Techniques in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery
Resumen:	After reviewing our experience with pollicization in congenital cases of thumb hypoplasia or aplasia, we found that classic techniques have several weak points concerning function and appearance. Abduction is frequently inadequate, and adduction is quite weak. Esthetically the thumb has a slender aspect, the web fold is absent, and the commissure looks more like a cleft. We tried to prioritize the issues to propose some technical modifications for improvement of function and appearance.
URI:	http://hdl.handle.net/10553/76891
ISSN:	1089-3393
DOI:	10.1097/01.bth.0000164509.88340.b7
Fuente:	Techniques in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery [ISSN 1089-3393], v. 9 (2), p. 96-104, 2005
Colección:	Artículos

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