Pollicization of the Index Finger in the Treatment of Thumb Hypoplasia.

Authors :: Mendez M
Parot C
Pino P
Concha E
Carrasco M
Mendez M
Source :: Techniques in hand & upper extremity surgery [Tech Hand Up Extrem Surg] 2020 Nov 05; Vol. 25 (3), pp. 136-141. Date of Electronic Publication: 2020 Nov 05.
Publication Year :: 2020
Abstract: Pollicization of the index finger allows to reconstruct the hand's ability to pinch and grasp. It has been broadly used to address traumatic loss of the thumb. Today it is the procedure of choice for severe congenital thumb hypoplasia. It allows children prehension of small and large objects and gives the hand a more normal appearance. This is a demanding technique with well-defined and perfected steps that, if carefully performed, can minimize complications.<br />Competing Interests: Conflicts of Interest and Source of Funding: The authors report no conflicts of interest and no source of funding.<br /> (Copyright © 2020 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved.)