Objective To introduce a one stage technique in the reconstruction of mutilated hand with lossof thumb and eventual digits. Methods Tibialis anterior pediculated triple flaps ( TAPTF) including distal lateral leg, dor...Objective To introduce a one stage technique in the reconstruction of mutilated hand with lossof thumb and eventual digits. Methods Tibialis anterior pediculated triple flaps ( TAPTF) including distal lateral leg, dorsalis pedis flaps for skin defect covering and trimmed hallux for thumb reconstruction were presented. Results Mutilated hands in five patients were repaired by the technique with acceptable cosmetic and functional success. A three to twelve months follow-up in three patients resulted in the recovery of protective thermal sensation and pinch action of the reconstructed thumb. The donor sites were free from major disability. Conclusion TAPTF is ideal for one stage reconstruction of the mutilated hand with loss of digits.展开更多
文摘Objective To introduce a one stage technique in the reconstruction of mutilated hand with lossof thumb and eventual digits. Methods Tibialis anterior pediculated triple flaps ( TAPTF) including distal lateral leg, dorsalis pedis flaps for skin defect covering and trimmed hallux for thumb reconstruction were presented. Results Mutilated hands in five patients were repaired by the technique with acceptable cosmetic and functional success. A three to twelve months follow-up in three patients resulted in the recovery of protective thermal sensation and pinch action of the reconstructed thumb. The donor sites were free from major disability. Conclusion TAPTF is ideal for one stage reconstruction of the mutilated hand with loss of digits.