Reconstruction of finger with reshaped second toe

Abstract

Objective To improve the outward appearanee in toe-to-hand transfer,a reshaped procedure of second toe was studied. Methods In reconstructing a finger with second toe transfer,a piece of flap from the fibular side of the second toe,or/and a H-shaped flap from the tibial of great toe were designed and transferred to the volar side in order to obliterate the constriction below the toe pulp. Results In 17 patients,22 fingers reconstructed with these procedure,ouly one rotation flap necrosis partly.The appearance of the newly reconstructed thumbs and fingers were improved,the pulp of reconstructed finger was similar to a natural finger, the narrow neck of second toe was well-stacked,and the interpbalangeal joint was straighten. Conclusion Reconstructed finger with this reshaped second toe is similar to a normal finger. Key words: Great toe; Finger; Second toe; Surgical flap; Reconstruction; Microsurgery