BİRİNCİ PARMAK ARALIĞI KONTRAKTÜRLERİNİN BİLOBE FLEPLER İLE TEDAVİSİ.

Objective: First web space is very important for overall hand function. One of the methods frequently utilized to manage contractures in this area are skin transposition flaps harvested from dorsal radial aspect of the index finger. In this study, we present our results with bilobed flap modification of the dorsoradial transposition flap we designed to facilitate the transposition of the flap and to minimize the contour deformity at the donor site. Materials and Methods: A retrospective chart review was made to gather information on eight cases operated using this modification Results: Satisfactory results were achieved and no serious complications were observed in our series consisting of eight patients (10 hands in total) with an average follow-up of 15.3 months. Conclusion: Modification of dorsoradial transposition flap in a bilobed fashion safely minimizes problems related to donor site and at the same time facilitates transposition of the flap. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]