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Radial Half of the Second Metacarpal Bone and the First Dorsal Interosseous Muscle Composite Flap for Treating the First Metacarpal Bone Defect: A Case Report.

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Traumatic bone defect is a challenging problem for both patient and doctor. The goal of treatment is the restoration of hand function with acceptable appearance of an injured hand. Especially… Click to show full abstract

Traumatic bone defect is a challenging problem for both patient and doctor. The goal of treatment is the restoration of hand function with acceptable appearance of an injured hand. Especially in the injury of the thumb, length and stability are very important to achieve good holding and pinching functions. We reported a 23-year-old patient with traumatic first metacarpal bone loss after a motor vehicle accident treated with vascularized radial half of the second metacarpal bone and the first dorsal interosseous muscle composite flap.

Keywords: metacarpal bone; half second; bone defect; first metacarpal; bone; radial half

Journal Title: The journal of hand surgery Asian-Pacific volume
Year Published: 2019

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