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Reconstruction- Island dorsal metacarpal flap from the index finger to the middle metacarpal head

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Description: This gentleman had undergone 5 prior explorations for recurrent infection and inflammation following a palm thorn puncture injury two years ago. In this case, the scar and fibrotic dorsal metacarpal head skin was excised in addition to a radical joint debridement, and an island first dorsal metacarpal artery flap was used to relieve tension and provide well vascularized cover over the extensor tendon.

Type: Case Study
Author/Contact: Charles Eaton
Institution: E-Hand
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Language: English

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Added: Thu Jan 31 2002
Last Modified: Thu Aug 06 2009