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J Reconstr Microsurg 1984; 1(1): 65-74
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1007057
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© 1984 by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc.

Reconstruction of Metacarpophalangeal Joint by Free Vascularized Autogenous Metatarsophalangeal Joint Transplant

En-Tan Kuo, Zheng-Lun Ji, Yi-Chin Zhao, Min-Li Zhang
  • Department of Plastic Surgery, Shanghai Hospital, The Second Military Medical College, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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08 March 2008 (online)

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ABSTRACT

Six cases of autotransplantation of free vascularized second metatarsophalangeal joint to reconstruct damaged metacarpophalangeal (MP) joints are reported. Anatomical studies in cadaver and clinical cases involving the origin, course, and importance of preserving the articular branch of the metatarsal artery are described. Follow-up of cases from six months to 2œ years postoperative reveal recovery of thumb function, stability of the transplanted joint, and no obvious degenerative changes.

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