Pollicization technique in bilateral aplasia of the thumb

TUNÇ CEVAT ÖĞÜN, Özlem Akkoyun Sert, Abdullah Şarlak

  • Year : 2000
  • Vol : 16
  • No : 1
  •  Page : 49-50
Pollicization of the middle finger in a 3 year old boy with bilateral aplasia of the thumb, which is a rare condition, was performed with success. Application of a meticulous microsurgical technique and close follow-up with good rehabilitation regained the patient pinch and grasp functions together with an esthetically more reasonable hand.
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Pollicization technique in bilateral aplasia of the thumb
, Vol. 16 (1)
Received : 03.10.2000, Accepted : 03.10.2000, Published Online : 03.10.2020
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